School Bus Driver (part-time)

A high school diploma and experience driving a 15-passenger van are required. Experience in the group care of young children and transporting young children.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is NOT required for our licensed and insured vehicle.

Van/bus drivers must be able to lift 40 pounds continuously without limitations and perform necessary cleaning in accordance with local, state, and national accreditation, health, and safety standards. The van/bus driver must be able to pass a state criminal check, obtain a TB test and medical examination.

The van/bus driver assists in all aspects of the program pertaining to transportation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following general areas:

General Management/Professional Development

• Comply with and implement those aspects of the state minimum standards for licensed childcare centers and national accreditation standards, which apply to the position.
• Comply with and implement center and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and van/bus maintenance logs as required.
• Provide reports, trip data, gas receipts, etc. as required.
• Assume responsibility with minimal supervision; reliable; flexible; has a positive, supportive attitude toward both children and adults.
• Follow prescribed routes for pick-up and delivery of passengers.
• Must maintain communications with center staff, parents, and supervisory personnel.

Program/Curriculum

• Carry out the daily transportation activities in a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Understand and adhere to safe vehicles operation, traffic rules and laws, and good driver practices in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Assume responsibility for a group of children, if requested.

Staff

• Assist with developing and encouraging positive relationships among staff to create a team environment.
• Cooperate with all center and agency staff, sharing talents, ideas, and time as appropriate.

Environment, Van/Bus

• Perform daily maintenance checks and safety equipment inspection of assigned vehicles to ascertain that a properly operating and safe condition vehicle exists to carry out duties.
• Monitor maintenance and repairs of the van/bus, and reporting problems and needs to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain a clean vehicle by weekly cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces including windshield, mirrors, lights, and floors. Encourage passengers/children to share in the responsibility of keeping the van/bus clean.

Parents

• Provide a positive and supportive relationship to parents as partners in early childhood education.
• Maintain communication with the center director regarding any parent concerns.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned by the center director, or other supervisors.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Split shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All Drivers and Students will be required to wear a mask.

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $14 - $17