BUS DRIVER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Magnolia (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a responsible transportation aide to move children between Head Start centers safely. You will ensure seat belts are used, complete daily sign-on/sign-off sheets, and hand children to approved adults.

This role requires strong communication and basic math skills, with a focus on child safety. Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, reporting health concerns, and coordinating paperwork between homes and Head Start sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of safety practices for pre‑school children.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from Head Start centers daily and on schedule.
• Ensure all passengers wear seat belts or are properly secured in age/weight seats.
• Complete daily sign-on and sign-off sheets by name for all children boarding and alighting.
• Deliver each child to a responsible adult on the approved list.
• Do not leave children unattended and follow safety procedures.
• Observe children's health and report concerns to the Center Administrator.
• Coordinate paperwork between homes and Head Start sites.
• Collaborate with site staff, families and transportation manager to design efficient bus routes.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to maintain schedules

English proficiency

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.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