Bus Driver

Summary:

As a Bus Driver at Chesterbrook Academy, you will provide safe transportation by driving a school bus or passenger van to and from our school facility while adhering to driving regulations and providing a safe vehicle. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

Responsibilities:

• Culture: Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provides and maintains quality education programs. Ensures successful implementation of approved curriculum.
• Health & Safety: Provides a safe vehicle by observing visual defects; checking operating systems including brakes, horn, windshield wipers, lights, extended stop arms, emergency flasher, and door-opening devices using a monthly bus safety checklist.
• Inspire & Engage: Our Bus Drivers are enthusiastic about communicating respectfully with children directly, in child-friendly tones, and on their level while teaching them vehicle safety procedures.
• Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED AND at least two years of experience with children.
• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position including a Commercial Driver's License with valid passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Ability to successfully pass state and federal background checks.
• Maintain a driving record acceptable to Spring Education Group.
• Must be able to carry or lift 25 pounds or less (25-50%) often and 25-50 pounds (10-25%) occasionally.

Mission:

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits include:

• Beyond Competitive pay
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• Paid CDL Training
• Flexible Scheduling
• Community Connection

• This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided.