Afterschool Driver at LaAmistad in Atlanta, GA

AFTERSCHOOL DRIVER Location: Atlanta, Georgia 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.