The Transportation Specialist is responsible for an array of areas that provide a safe and nurturing environment for enrolled children.
They primarily transport enrolled children and parents enrolled and promptly to program sites, family engagement events, and medical appointments included through Head Start/Early Head Start. They also deliver food and other program supplies to Reach Dane sites around Dane and Green County. Program support includes varying tasks such as light maintenance needs and assisting in the classroom. Through this, they are an integral part of the child's educational process, portraying a positive role model for children, parents, and the public.
A high school diploma or GED
A valid Wisconsin driver's license
An excellent driving record for the past 5 years and less than 7 points on driving abstract
To successfully meet insurance underwriter's driving record requirements
Possess a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Passenger (P) and School bus (S) endorsements
The ability to lift 50 pounds
Successfully pass drug tests as mandated by federal law
Health, dental, vision
vacation and sick time
4% 403(b) match after 2 years
company paid life insurance and long term disability
POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Hours: 40 hours/week
Status: Part Year*
Reach Dane provides high-quality early childhood services to over 1,000 underserved children ages 0-5 in Dane County through center based and home visitation programs. Our staff work tirelessly every day to reach the most vulnerable children and families in our community, and the need for our services is growing. The number of infants and toddlers experiencing homelessness enrolled in our programs has tripled over the last four years. Last year, Reach Dane served more homeless children than any other Head Start program in Wisconsin.
