Drive Safely. Support Families. Connect Communities.

QUICK FACTS

Position 1: Full-Time Driver

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Part Year
• Pay: $16.21/hour + $1,400 Incentive Pay
• Benefits: Full benefits package included

Position 2: Part-Time Driver

• Schedule: Part-time (18 hours/week), Part Year
• Pay: $30.00/hour + $1,400 Incentive Pay
• Benefits: Not eligible for benefits package

*Part Year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break

WHAT WE OFFER

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-Time Position)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement with 4% Company Match After 2 Years
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth

• $1,400 Incentive Pay for all positions
• School calendar schedule with built-in seasonal breaks
• Integral role in children's educational process as positive role model
• Diverse responsibilities including transportation, delivery, and classroom support
• Light maintenance and facility support opportunities
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED

• Age: Minimum 18 years old
• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Licensing Requirements:
  • Valid Wisconsin driver's license
  • Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Driving Record: Excellent 5-year driving history with less than 7 points on driving abstract
• Safety Requirements:
  • Successfully pass drug tests as mandated by federal law
  • Meet insurance underwriter's driving record requirements
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Professional Competencies: Strong customer service skills
• Preferred Experience:
  • Working with low-income families and people with disabilities
  • Experience with young children
  • Vehicle and building maintenance experience
• Training: First aid, defensive driving, safety, and child development (provided)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Transportation Specialist, you'll provide essential support by:

• Transporting children and parents enrolled in agency programs safely and promptly
• Serving as a positive role model for children, parents, and the public
• Acting as an integral part of children's educational experience
• Delivering food and program supplies/equipment to appropriate sites
• Supporting program operations with light maintenance tasks
• Assisting in classrooms when needed
• Building positive relationships with families and children
• Maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness standards
• Following all federal and state transportation regulations
• Supporting diverse program needs through flexible task completion

WHO WE ARE

At Reach Dane, we're reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:

• Ensuring safe, reliable transportation removes barriers to education access
• Recognizing transportation staff as vital members of the educational team
• Supporting families through comprehensive, accessible programming
• Building positive community connections through every interaction

JOIN OUR MISSION

Make a meaningful difference by ensuring families have safe, reliable access to early childhood education while serving as a positive role model and essential team member in children's educational journey.

Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.