Bus Driver

Families First of Minnesota; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement savings

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Personal holidays

Job summary

Families First of Minnesota in Rochester, MN, is seeking a Bus Driver for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The role involves transporting preschoolers safely on morning, midday, and/or afternoon routes and supporting Head Start activities as needed.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, Minnesota Class C CDL with Passenger endorsement and DOT card, and First-Aid/CPR certification. DOT physicals must be passed; experience with preschoolers is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minnesota Class C CDL with Passenger endorsement and DOT card required.
• First-Aid/CPR certified.
• Experience working with preschool children preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children on Head Start and Early Head Start routes in Rochester, MN.
• Conduct morning, midday and/or afternoon bus routes.
• Assist in other Head Start activities as needed.
• Ensure safety and compliance with DOT regulations.

Skills

First-Aid/CPR certified

Experience with preschool children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 126 Woodlake Drive SE,Rochester, MN, 55904,United States
• Base Pay $24.47 / Hour

Contact information

• Name Jennifer Guldan
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

BUS DRIVER

Head Start/ Early Head Start

Families First of Minnesota has 1 full-time or part-time part-year Bus Driver position available at its Rochester location for its 2026-2027 Head Start Program. The bus driver is responsible for transporting children in our Early Head Start and Head Start programs in a safe and responsible manner. This position will be conducting morning, mid-day and/or afternoon bus routes, and help in other Head Start areas as needed.

This non-exempt position is scheduled for Monday-Thursday between the hours of 6:00A.M.-5:00 P.M for full time and 6:15am-9:15am/2:15pm-5:15pm for part-time.

Compensation for this position is $24.47/hour. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability and 403(b) Retirement Savings, in addition to paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal holidays.

Our bus driver position requires a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or one to three months of related experience. A valid Minnesota Class C Commercial Driver’s license with a Passenger endorsement and Department of Transportation (DOT) card is required. The candidate will be First-Aid/CPR certified and be able to pass DOT Physical Examinations. Experience working with pre-school age children and families is preferred but not required.

ABOUT US:

Families First of Minnesota, formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral, is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families. For over 60 years, Families First has been serving as a resource for families, children, childcare professionals and early education programs in SE Minnesota. Programs under the Families First umbrella include Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Aware, Early Learning Scholarships, Crisis Nursery, and Child Care Consultation. Families First of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a multi-cultural, bias-free agency.