Child Care Driver and Kitchen Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Childcare Driver & Kitchen Assistant to support our Early Childhood Education program. This role combines transportation, food service, and classroom support responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from local schools, field trips, and program activities using agency vehicles.
• Follow established transportation schedules and safety procedures.
• Safeguard children during transportation and ensure safe boarding and exiting practices.
• Complete vehicle inspections, safety checks, and incident reports as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bus environment.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to approved menus.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Aid with inventory management, food ordering, and stock rotation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, steamers, and convection ovens.
• Maintain compliance with local health department and food safety regulations.
• Provide classroom assistance and teacher support as needed to maintain required child-to-staff ratios.
• Engage with children through play, learning activities, and daily routines.
• Promote children's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Follow all licensing, accreditation, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience working with children in a childcare, school, or youth program setting.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).

Benefits

• $300 Sign On Bonus
• Full benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA plans with match
• Retailment plan (403b) with match
• Tuition assistance
• Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Paid time off and holidays

Pay

Pay range of $16 - $18/hr depending on experience

Culture

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. We are committed to an equal opportunity workplace and embrace diversity in our workplace and community.