What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at Middlesex County STEM Charter School?
About CJCP
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:
USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018
US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
National charter School, 2020
College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024
100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011
The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.
Hiring for School Year 2025-2026
Bus Driver
Responsibilities Include:
- Operating a school bus and safely transporting students and staff to and from designated locations.
- Following assigned routes and schedules, maintaining a clean and operational vehicle, assisting students with boarding and disembarking.
- Adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations while providing excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.
- Performing daily pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it is in good working condition and report any mechanical issues or accidents promptly
- Monitoring student behavior on the bus and address any disruptive actions in a calm, professional manner
- Communicating effectively with school staff, parents, and administrators regarding student needs or concerns
- Attend any required trainings and maintain necessary certifications/licenses
Essential Duties:
- Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
- Accounts for student attendance
- Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
- Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;
Additional Responsibilities:
- Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Proven communication and instructional strategies;
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
- Excellent organizational skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- NJ Criminal History;
- Work authorization in the U.S.;
- Tuberculosis Test;
- School Bus Driving: 1 year (Required)
- Commercial Driving: 1 year (Required)
- Valid CDL license with P and S endorsements
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- Must provide Driver Abstract Report issued by Department of Motor Vehicles
- Compliance with DOT physical examination and Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements
- Current Medical Card
- Minimum of three (3) years' previous safe driving experience.
Opportunities at CJCP:
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
- NJ state pension plan enrollment;
- Paid time off;
- Opportunities for extra stipends.
Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more
8 hour shift - Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000
