BUS DRIVER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Lexington (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a dependable bus attendant/driver to transport children to and from Head Start centers, ensuring safety protocols at all times. Responsibilities include signing children in/out, delivering to authorized adults, and reporting health concerns to site leadership.

You will coordinate with families and staff to maintain efficient routes and adhere to safety and scheduling requirements, supporting preschool welfare and reliable transportation services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience or knowledge of preschool development and behaviors.
• Understanding safety practices for preschool children.
• Strong written and verbal communication and basic math skills.
• Ability to manage schedules while meeting child/family needs.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from Head Start centers safely and efficiently.
• Ensure passengers wear seat belts and proper seating is used.
• Complete daily sign on and sign off sheets for each child.
• Deliver each child to a responsible adult on the authorized list.
• Do not leave any child unattended; follow all safety procedures.
• Visually monitor health and report concerns to administrator.
• Coordinate paperwork between homes and Head Start sites.
• Collaborate with site staff, families and transportation manager to design routes.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Basic math

Scheduling

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transport children to and from Head Start centers efficiently and safely.Ensure that all passengers wear seat belts or are placed in appropriate (age or weight) seats and belted in.Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus.Perform daily sign on & sign off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.Ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult upon leaving bus (on the authorized list).Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.Visually observe the health of each child on the bus, report any concerns to Center Administrator or designee.Coordinate the paperwork flow between homes and Head Start sites.Continuous collaboration with site staff, families and transportation manager to design efficient bus routes, and mail/message deliveries.High school diploma or GED.Working knowledge of the behaviors and developmental stages of pre-school children, typically gained by working one year or more in a school or preschool setting.Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.Good written and oral communications skills and basic math skills.Ability to maintain schedules while meeting individual needs of children and families.