Head Start Bus Driver

Job DetailsJob Location: Mankato Head Start - Mankato, MN 56001Position Type: Benefit Eligible (20 Hours +)Salary Range: $21.35 - $22.14 HourlyJob Shift: DayMake a meaningful difference every day by helping young children travel safely to and from Head Start. As a Head Start Bus Driver, you are often one of the first friendly faces children and families see each day—and one of the last at the end of the day. Your reliability, care, and commitment to safety help children arrive ready to learn and families feel supported. Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency that has served south-central Minnesota since 1965. Our programs help individuals, families, and communities build stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services. We proudly serve Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties. Our Values Build Supportive Relationships: Meaningful partnerships strengthen people and communities. Empower People: Everyone deserves an opportunity to set and reach their goals. Promote Dignity: We deliver equitable services that respect and value all people. Work Together: Support the people we serve, each other, and our partners across programs. Overview of the Position In this role, you will safely transport enrolled Head Start children, maintain a safe and welcoming environment on the bus, and help ensure the vehicle is ready for each route. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, organized, and comfortable building positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, supervisors, and community partners. Essential Functions of the Job Safely transport enrolled Head Start children to and from program services. Create a positive, respectful, and calm bus environment for young children. Follow all rules of the road, MNDOT requirements, MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and MN DCYF Child Care Center Statutes and Rules. Help ensure the assigned bus is safe, clean, and mechanically maintained. Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately and on time, following program requirements and established procedures.   QualificationsRequired Education / Experience Qualified applicants must have a minimum of a Class B license with passenger endorsement and must be insurable to drive agency vehicles. One year of experience providing public transportation and experience with preschool-age children is preferred. Strong communication, organization, and follow-through are important for success in this position. Bilingual skills are beneficial. Benefits MVAC values the people who make our work possible. Your benefits may include: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid time off and paid holidays Retirement savings plan options Employer-supported training and professional development Meaningful work supporting children, families, and communities in south-central Minnesota Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.  Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. MVAC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for applying for this position, please email hr@mnvac.org or call (507) 345-0440.