TEACHERS ASSISTANT/BUS DRIVER

PAY RATE: $15.41 Hourly (Pay is negotiable based on experience)

Are you ready to make an impact to those in need in Appalachia? Through this position, you will have the ability to build hope, transform lives, and share Christ’s love through service. Members of our CAP staff commit to our core values of faith, service, and compassion.

Summary:

Participates in the classroom teaching team, planning and conducting the daily program for children three through five years old who are enrolled in the Family Life Child Development Center. Safety transport children to and from the center.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans and conducts the daily program for three-five year old children in the classroom enhancing the child's growth potential in all areas.
• Safety transport children and families to or from center as needed. Keeps vehicles clean and safe presentable condition.
• Assists, guides, and supports families of enrolled children.

What We Offer
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k and 6% 401k match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Paid caregiver and parental leave

CAP has a great benefits package designed to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work-life balance. We strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace by offering a competitive benefits package. CAP offers the benefits above and the following: FSA, HSA, Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability Plans, Whole and Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance Plans, and generous paid time off at the start of your employment, amongst many other benefits.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent General Studies Required

18 Months Additional Training In related field Required

Associates In related field Preferred

Years of Experience:

3 or more years of successful experience in related field or combination of education and experience

Certifications and Licensure:

CDA - Child Development Associate (or ability to obtain) Required

Posses a Valid Kentucky Driver's License and Maintain a Safe Driving Record Required

CAP Driving Certification* (or ability to obtain within first 90 days) Required

CDL - Commercial Driver's License Class C with P and S Endorsement (or ability to obtain) Required

CPR and First Aid (or ability to obtain) Required

Non-Contagious TB Test Result Required

*In order to drive personal vehicle on CAP business, must obtain and maintain a policy of motor vehicle insurance coverage on privately-owned vehicle with insurance coverage amounts of $50,000 bodily injury per person per accident; $100,000 bodily injury for all bodily injuries per accident; and $50,000 property damage per accident.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, stand, walk

Lift 48 lb from floor and carry 40 ft and place on shelf at 36 inches

Lift 18 lb from floor to shelf at 102 inch, using a step ladder if needed

Push with 45 lb of force for 5 ft

Lifts/moves items with unknown weight or that are awkward shapes and sizes with assistance

Walk up steep incline

Have good visual acuity with corrective lenses

Have good hearing capabilities