Afterschool Driver

Afterschool Driver

Introduction and Overview:

Are you a safe, dependable driver looking for meaningful part-time work? Join LaAmistad’s mission to empower Latino students and families through education—starting with a safe ride to our afterschool programs. As a LaAmistad Driver, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our community, ensuring students arrive on time, safely, and ready to learn. If you’re passionate about helping others and want flexible afternoon hours, this role is the perfect fit.

The driver is responsible for operating vans and/or small buses and transporting up to 14 students safely to LaAmistad Afterschool and/or home from Afterschool. In this position, using a checklist, you will be expected to ensure a clean and mechanically sound vehicle, follow traffic rules and regulations, and provide excellent customer service to our students and families. This position is part time.

Reports to: Operations Assistant

Hours May Vary:

Mon-Thu 1:30-6:00 pm

Roughly 20 hours per week

Additional hours may be available to cover field trips or substitute driving when needed.

• View Map to see locations:
• https://www.laamistadinc.org/locations/

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently to transport passengers to various destinations

Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving

Inspect the vehicle before and after each trip to ensure it is in good working condition

Manage Student behavior and report any misconduct

Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle interior

Communicate with the afterschool manager regarding routes and schedules

• •Report any accidents, incidents, or mechanical problems to the appropriate authorities
• immediately

Attend training sessions and meetings as required

Requirements and Qualifications:

Must be 25 or older

Clean driving record

Valid driver's license

Ability to pass background, drug and alcohol tests

Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good physical health and ability to lift heavy objects

Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations

Good problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work with the Operations Team to perform other relevant duties as assigned

Recommended

Work with staff and volunteers to tutor and mentor students between drop offs

Preferred but not required

Fluent in Spanish

Knowledge/experience working with the LatinX community

Sponsorship is not available for this position.