Bus Driver

BUS DRIVER

Head Start/ Early Head Start

Families First of Minnesota has 1 full-time or part time, part-year Bus Driver position available at its Rochester location for its 2024-2025 Head Start Program. The bus driver is responsible for transporting children in our Early Head Start and Head Start programs in a safe and responsible manner. This position will be conduct morning, mid-day and/or afternoon bus routes, and help in other Head Start areas as needed.

This non-exempt position is scheduled between 20-40 hours a week, Monday-Thursday between the hours of 6:00A.M.-5:00 P.M. Compensation for this position is $24.32/hour. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability and 403(b) Retirement Savings, in addition to paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal holidays.

Our bus driver position requires a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or one to three months of related experience. A valid Minnesota Class C Commercial Driver's license with a Passenger endorsement and Department of Transportation (DOT) card is required. The candidate will be First-Aid/CPR certified and be able to pass DOT Physical Examinations. Experience working with pre-school age children and families is preferred, but not required.

ABOUT US:

Families First of Minnesota, formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral, is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families. For over 50 years, Families First has been serving as a resource for families, children, child care professionals and early education programs in SE Minnesota. Programs under the Families First umbrella include Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Aware, Early Learning Scholarships, Crisis Nursery, and Child Care Consultation. Families First of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a multi-cultural, bias-free agency.