B.O.O.K. Academy
Homework Assistance and Enrichment
About the role
The Van Driver provides safe and efficient door-to-door service for students in our afterschool program. They keep simple records; maintain the van in a clean, safe, and orderly condition and perform other related work as required while adhering to agency and state safety regulations.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Ensures passengers are picked up and transported to/from the center in a safe and timely manner
Determine the safest and most efficient pick up and drop off routes
Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner
Report any client issues immediately to the drivers supervisor and/or scheduler
Perform pre-trip procedures, including inspecting the van and maintaining van in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; reports the need for maintenance or servicing
Submit all paperwork regularly as required
Operate the van in a safe and courteous manner, following California driving laws and regulations, including seat belt regulations, cell phone regulations and speed limits
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff members
Typical hours of work are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm for pickup and 6:45pm-8:30pm for drop-off, however some special events on weekend day may be requested
Qualifications
Must hold a valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a 'P' endorsement
Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as demonstrated by current K-4 DMV printout
Must qualify to be insured with the agencies vehicle insurance carrier
Must have reliable transportation to worksites
Ability to determine safe and efficient routes to be driven and read street signs
Communicate effectively with and be sensitive to the needs of the passenger population served
In accordance with US Department of Transportation requirements, must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and comply with periodic testing for drug use and alcohol misuse
Must speak English
Ideal Candidate
Previous experience driving passenger van
Experience working with school age children
Time Commitment:
Must be able to commit to working Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00 and/or 7:00-8:30 from Sept thru May
Additional Details
Complete an online application and submit a resume and/or other supporting documents
Submit to a current K-4 DMV printout
Submit to and pass a background check (no cost)
Submit Health Certificate with Negative TB Test (from a physician)
A completed W9 is required
Compensation
Stipend position based on experience starting @ $25/hr., 3-5 hours per week
About the Company
B.O.O.K (Building Our Own Kids) Academy is a free community service provided through the Maranatha Outreach Center nonprofit in San Jose, California. The B.O.O.K. Academy afterschool program is a literacy, enrichment and STEM program that offers free literacy instruction and homework support, with other STEM and hands-on enrichment activities to encourage a student’s love of learning. We provide a positive, safe, and quiet atmosphere for students in grades K—12 to excel in their academic studies.