Bus Driver

Dwight School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in New York, NY, seeks a Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation for students. The role requires a valid NYS Bus driver license and prior experience driving. Ideal candidates are at least 21 years of age, possess conflict resolution skills, and must demonstrate sound judgment. The position offers a starting rate of $20–$30 per hour, depending on experience, with morning and afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to drive a bus and knowledge of rules/guidelines.
• At least 3 years of experience driving a vehicle.
• Current and valid NYS Bus driver license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and risk-free environment at all times.
• Assist in providing safe transportation for off-site trips.
• Manage the overall safe performance of buses.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Conflict resolution skills

Sound judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Bus Driver

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Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders.

Known for its low student‑teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross‑campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community.

At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming – a place in which everyone can thrive – and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.

We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.

Hours

Mornings: 7 AM – 9 AM (approximately); Afternoons: 2 PM – 7 PM (approximately)

Compensation

Starting rate is $20 – $30 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

• Ensure a safe and risk‑free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the students.
• Assist in providing safe transportation for all off‑site trips.
• Be familiar with bus routes, schedules and general areas, keeping routes on time.
• Manage the overall safe performance of buses: conduct proper daily safety inspections of the vehicle including recording gas level, mileage and maintenance on designated forms; evaluate before and after trip checks each day and record all information; clean out the bus each day.
• Refuel buses on a regular basis.
• Promote safety at all times by keeping first aid kit and emergency road kit fully stocked.
• Ensure proper loading, unloading and tracking of students.
• Ensure the use of child safety restraints required by state law.
• Ensure proper verification procedures for evacuation of the vehicle based on the type of vehicle and ages of the students served.
• Ensure the developmentally appropriate practices applicable to the behavior management of students during transportation.
• Ensure that bus rules are announced and followed throughout each trip.
• Communicate regularly with other bus drivers.

Qualifications

Desire and ability to work with children, must have the ability to drive a bus and be knowledgeable of the rules/guidelines involved in driving a bus, and must have the ability to respond to emergency situations and have the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activity.

• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience driving a vehicle.

Certifications Required

• Current, valid NYS Bus driver license; clean driving record (e.g., no DUI, no more than three violations in a rolling three‑year period, etc.), signed driver agreement form; if contacted for an interview, must bring a copy of your most recent driving abstract (within 7 days of scheduled interview).
• Current Department of Transportation Medical Card.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long‑term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

EEO Statement

Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.