Bus Driver Aftercare

Hiring a Mini Bus Driver to drive children from schools to center in the afternoons. Shift hours 2 pm to 6 pm. A career as a school bus driver and aftercare teacher is one of the few opportunities that allow for a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits of Full-Time Employment: $500 Hiring Bonus, $2 an hour attendance bonus paid each pay period, Health, Dental, Vision and a company paid $15,000 life insurance plan. Accrual of PTO time up to 10-days in your first year, based on hours worked. Paid Holidays, free education continuing education credits at annual conference, 401K Retirement plan with company match, cash awards, and prizes. Positive working environment that supports each other!

Operates school buses safely under all types of weather conditions; Transports students and other authorized persons to and from school on regular routes; Makes extracurricular trips as authorized by the center's Director.

Essential Duties

• Operates the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner on a route prescribed by the Transportation Department
• Conducts thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and any special equipment
• Maintains orderly conduct of student passengers
• Reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver
• Operates the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the state of Indiana and the policies of the state
• Provides maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading
• Keeps the assigned bus clean and sanitary at all times
• Communicates effectively with the school staff and public
• Attends all safety meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Candidates are also eligible to receive hourly pay while completing training. To be eligible for this paid, fast-track training program, candidates must:

1. Have a high school diploma or equivalent
2. Be able to pass the annual physical and agility test.
3. Be able to lift 50 lbs.
4. Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing
5. Minimum of 2 years driving experience required; Exemplary driving record classified as no more than 2 moving violations in current 7 year driving history

Our mission is to Protect, Educate, and Inspire our students!We are and will always be passionate about helping kids learn, explore and grow!We are pleased to be recognized as an award-winning preschool and child care provider in Northern Indiana. Family-owned and operated since 1995, providing care for 6 weeks of age through elementary age. Parents choose us because of our commitment to providing quality childcare and education which begins with YOU. Growing Kids Learning Center is dedicated to fostering teamwork and employee engagement. Your developmentis so importantto us.

Growing Kids Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.