School Bus Driver

Status: Part-time/non-exempt (15-20 hours per week)
Supervisor: Chief Operations Officer
Work Schedule: Daily routes Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Other days/times vary based on field trips and other transportation needs.

Position Summary
The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a part-time Bus Driver for the 2023-2024 school year. This position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and on-time transportation of students between our two campuses on a daily basis. This position will also provide transportation for scheduled field trips throughout the year, and ensure buses are clean and in good working order.

Overview
Established in 1974, MSR is a vibrant and exceptional independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in the Triangle area serving 400 students aged 6 weeks through 18 years. MSR is committed to the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of our students. Our beautifully designed Lead Mine Campus, situated on 10 acres in North Raleigh, comprises five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest. Our Middle and Upper Schools are housed on an expansive 40-acre wooded campus in Brier Creek in Durham. Both sites were carefully planned and constructed to provide the nature-centered environments integral to Montessori practice. Driven by our core values of “respect, integrity, community, and love of learning,” MSR welcomes prospective employees of all backgrounds. We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package. MSR is accredited by AMS, Cognia, and the IBO.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

• Safely transport students between campuses and to/from field trip locations.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and positive environment for students.
• Communicate effectively, and develop and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure buses are in good, clean, and safe working order.
• Clean and refuel buses as needed.
• Report mechanical issues and transport buses to/from service facilities as needed.
• Drive safely, exercise good judgment, and adhere to all NC traffic laws.
• Must be reliable and able to work flexible hours based on school needs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Chief Operations Officer, or Director of Facilities.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must possess a CDL with a P and S endorsement.
• Must meet medical qualifications applicable to commercial drivers as set by the NC General Statute.

It is the policy of The Montessori School of Raleigh to make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications for a specific job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran status, or the presence of a disability, except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference check with current employer (or most recent employer if not currently employed) and background investigation.

To apply

The pay for this position is $26/hr. Please upload a resume. No phone calls please.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26