Van Driver - Chester Children's Chorus

Position Title:

Van Driver - Chester Children's Chorus

Work Type:

Part time

Location:

Swarthmore College

Approved Location Type:

On Campus

Department:

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Who We Are:

The Chester Children's Chorus numbers 130 children, ages 8-18, from every school in the city of Chester, PA.  The mission of the Chester Children's Chorus is to provide an intensive, sophisticated, and joyful choral music and math experience to young people of Chester, PA and to support their academic achievement and personal development. 

Our motto is "Strong voice, strong mind, strong spirit."

The Opportunity:

The Van Driver will provide reliable transportation between Chester and Swarthmore for children who take part in the Chester Children's Chorus program.

Essential Responsibilities:

Tasks performed include ensuring the safety of passengers, accounting for all children at pick-up and drop-off points, assuring children’s orderly behavior, and enforcing all motor vehicle safety laws.

Additional Responsibilities:
Drivers may be asked to drive for special concerts or appearances.

Required Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience, skills and interest in working with children is essential. Must be able to work independently and make mature decisions in unanticipated situations. Must have a valid driver's license and pass criminal, child abuse, and driving background checks. Must be at least 25 years old to meet insurance requirements of rental agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:
Van driving experience not essential, but it is preferred.

Act 153 Clearance Required by Position 

This position may regularly interact with minors. Under Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, (23 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§6301, et seq.) employees who have direct contact with minors are required to obtain the following background clearances prior to the start of employment:

• Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) through the Pennsylvania State Police
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint).

MVR Clearance Required by Position

Due to operating a College owned motor vehicle while performing essential job responsibilities for this position, a motor vehicle report (MVR) clearance is required prior to the start of employment.

Applications received are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. An optional cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position is preferred. If you have experience that meets any of the preferred qualifications, please include a detailed explanation of any such experience in your cover letter and how it meets the preferred qualification(s).

Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.

Swarthmore Benefits and Programs 

Retirement Plans

Tuition Grant Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off (Staff)

Holiday Schedule

Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy.