New City Kids Van Driver

New City Kids, Inc - a faith based organization - is a high energy, creative ministry for and with youth in Jersey City and Paterson, NJ and Grand Rapids and Detroit, MI. We are unique in trusting teens with leadership. It is a joyful place filled with laughter and hard work, and has an excellent staff of dedicated adults who love children. We employ local high school students as interns to lead an excellent and unique music- focused after school center and summer camp for children ages 6-13, which provides a platform for a whole host of development opportunities for children!
We have an excellent opportunity for 2 reliable individuals who have a passion for our work to assist our afterschool program as a part-time Transportation Assistant Driver for our Grand Rapids location! This is a permanent part-time position, approximately 12 hours per week.
The Transportation Assistant Driver(s) supports the Grand Rapids site by safely transporting New City Kids youth members from the neighboring school(Walker) to New City Kids on a daily basis - Monday - Thursday or transport our Teen Interns from New City Kids to their individual homes. The Transportation Assistant Driver will work closely with the Center Director(and/or Executive Director) to ensure the daily transportation needs are met. There are 2 separate shifts for this position: 
Shift 1: Monday - Thursday - 2:30pm - 5:30pm - Transporting Youth from the neighboring school to New City Kids after school Center Shift 2: Monday - Thursday -  6:00pm - 9:00pm - Transporting Teen Program Interns from New City Kids to their individual homes
Primary responsibilities will include: 

• Arrive at New City Kids to receive daily update and instruction
• Prepare the New City Kids Van for transport - ensure safe and clean operation
• Adhere to designated time schedules
• Safely operate NCK Van,  travel to the neighboring school site to pick up New City Kids Youth and transport them to the Center or safely transport teen program participants to their individual homes for the evening
• Supervise the loading and unloading of youth, ensuring order and safety compliance( safety belt usage, etc.). Ensure youth well -being at all times during transport
• Immediately Report any concerns (behavior or otherwise) to the Center Director 
• Adhere to all organization policies and procedures

Transportation Assistant Drivers are required to:

• Be over 21 years of age
• Possess a High School diploma or equivalent
• Have 3 Years of driving experience
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• CDL preferred
• Successfully pass all background and reference checks
• Safely operate a New City Kids Van, following all traffic laws, rules and regulations
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, have a passion for youth and fostering positive interactions with children, parents and staff

This position pays $15.00/hr Compensation: $15.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

New City Kids' Mission

"Loving kids for change to create a community of spiritual, leadership, academic, and musical development."

New City Kids offers after school programming for youth in under-resourced neighborhoods. Children and teens get a chance to explore music and academics in a creative and fun environment—these programs give children a safe place to feel and hear that they are valued and loved. New City Kids aims to draw children into hope by developing in them skills, talents, and desires for their future. By surrounding them with a community of love and development, we set youth on a path of transformation that will carry them forward for the rest of their lives.