PT Bus Driver- 2026/2027 SY

LEAP Academy University Charter School; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to safely transport students and staff to and from school and field trips. The role involves daily bus inspections, maintaining order, and adhering to schedules and safety protocols.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, a CDL class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, CPR and First Aid, and at least five years of verifiable driving experience, with no DUI in the last 15 years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Five years of verifiable driving experience.
• No DUI conviction in the past 15 years.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes and field trips on school days.
• Safely transport students, staff and others to and from school and activities.
• Inspect bus daily for safety and perform basic upkeep and refueling as needed.
• Ensure proper use of communication devices and report any incidents or maintenance needs.
• Maintain orderly conduct and track route timing and records as required.

Skills

DMV License

CDL class B with Passenger & SchoolBus

CPR & First Aid

5 years driving experience

No DUI in 15 years

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position

Bus Driver Part-Time

Job Function

To ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• CPR & First Aid
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.
• Five (5) years of verifiable driving experience
• No DUI conviction past fifteen (15) years
• Bilingual Preferred

Reports To

Director of Transportation

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Travels to and from school district buildings to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspect assigned bus daily prior to transporting passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time enroute, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed by bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports need to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in training, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or Lead Person/COO and Chief Financial Officer/SBA.

Terms Of Employment

Ten-month contracted position

Evaluation

According to state statute and rule and board policy.

Benefits

Not Eligible

Salary Grade/Range

$40,000

Status

Non-exempt