Head Start Bus Driver Surgoinsville

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UETHDA

Head Start Bus Driver Surgoinsville

Surgoinsville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Summary

    Ready to be a hero on wheels? As a Head Start Bus Driver, you’re more than just a driver—you’re a trusted, friendly face for the kids and families you serve every day! You’ll make sure children get to school safely, bringing a genuine smile and a caring attitude to each trip. If you’re safety-focused, dependable, and love connecting with kids, this is the ride for you!

    Our Culture

    Since 1964, UETHDA has been all about Helping People. Changing Lives. We're passionate about making a difference in our community through education, support, and collaboration. If you believe in empowering others and fostering growth, you’ll feel right at home here!

    Essential Functions :

    • Safely transport children to and from school; follow all loading, unloading, and safety procedures.
    • Inspect bus after each run to ensure no child is left behind.
    • Maintain accurate transportation records, logs, and required paperwork.
    • Adhere to state and federal laws and practice safe driving at all times.
    • Follow designated bus routes and perform minor vehicle maintenance as needed.
    • Support classroom activities, promoting children’s social and emotional development.
    • Conduct home visits, assist with parent meetings, and maintain positive communication with families.
    • Collaborate with classroom and program staff to support family services and program goals
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Benefits

    Breaks and Holidays :

    • Paid Fall Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break and holidays

    Healthcare/Personal Benefits :

    • 1 Day of Healthcare/Personal accrued per month worked

    Additional Benefits:

    • Healthcare through the State of Tennessee. UETHDA pays 100% of the monthly premium for the Employee Only (estimated cost paid by UETHDA for the employee is $600 per month ($7,200 annually). Additional insurance coverage is available but cost difference will be paid by the employee.
    • Dental, Vision, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance options are offered at 100% cost to the employee .
    • Retirement Plan--Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Eligible employees are required to contribute 5% of yearly wages (pre-tax basis to the defined TCRS plan). UETHDA contributes an amortized amount as determined by TCRS. Employees are vested upon 5 years of eligible service.
    • Additional 401(K) and 457 Savings Plan also available without employer match.

    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

    This is a full-time non-exempt position and is paid hourly. Typically, this position will work 30-40 hours per week, approximately 44-46 weeks per school year with a summer lay off of approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Working days are Monday through Friday with varying day shift hours depending on location. Elected benefits continue during temporary summer lay-off.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • 1+ year of experience working with children.
    • Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
    • Experience with culturally diverse clients.
    • Minimum age: 25.
    • Pass criminal background check (fingerprinting).
    • Pass drug/alcohol testing and annual DOT physical exam with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; good hearing and vision with/without glasses/contacts.
    • Valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License (CDL with P & S endorsements)
    • Meets Tennessee DHS standards for preschool day care centers.

    EOE Statement:

    UETHDA hires high quality staff from a variety of fields and education levels who have a passion for changing the lives of others. UETHDA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

    Current Salary:

    $16.89 per hour