Bus Aide

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served. Every child deserves a champion. Be that champion with us. At Acelero Learning Delaware, we’re committed to making every part of a child’s day safe, supportive, and joyful—including the journey to and from school. This is a dual role of Bus Aide and Food Service Worker. As a Bus Aide/ Food Service Worker you’ll be a trusted presence on our buses, helping children travel safely and calmly each day as well as providing nutritionist meals. What You’ll Do Supervise and assist children during transportation, including boarding, seating, and exiting the bus. Ensure all children are buckled in safely and follow transportation safety procedures. Create a warm, friendly, and respectful atmosphere on the bus. Communicate with families and transportation staff as needed. Respond quickly and calmly to emergencies or unexpected situations. Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks that meet USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Support food service operations wherever needed across the center, including meal prep, serving, and cleanup. Maintain safe food handling, storage, and sanitation practices in compliance with state and federal regulations. Assist with inventory management and stocking of kitchen supplies. Help create a positive mealtime environment that encourages children to enjoy healthy foods. Collaborate with center staff to ensure timely and smooth meal service. Who You Are Caring, patient, and enjoys working with young children. Safety-focused and attentive to detail. Reliable and punctual. Bilingual (Spanish-English) is a plus! Flexible and dependable, able to step in where needed to support kitchen operations. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED preferred. Ability to lift 40 lbs. and assist children in/out of seats and vehicles. Previous food service or kitchen experience preferred. Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices. Pass a physical exam and background check. Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation required. Why You’ll Love Working with Us A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families. A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being. Robust benefits that support your total wellbeing, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options. Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care. 401(k) with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting. Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance. Up to $500/year in Professional Development Reimbursement. EAP with counseling and wellness support. Virtual wellness programs. Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, and Employee Discount Perks. How much: $16.60 /hr Where: Laurel, DE 19956 Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning? Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve Career growth and professional development opportunities Supportive working environment Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place. Acelero Learning’s mission is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program. Our company values guide us as we work towards our mission: Embracing Diversity, Open Communication, Teamwork and Community, Data-Informed Learning, and Follow-Through. At Acelero Learning, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed, and we work to empower families to advocate for their children and themselves. #J-18808-Ljbffr