Bus Driver Part-Time

Newarkacademy; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Newark Academy is seeking a Part-Time School Bus Driver to transport students to and from campus, field trips, and athletic events, ensuring safety and comfort. The driver represents the school and supports families and staff daily.

Qualifications include a NJ CDL Class B or A with P and S endorsements, clean driving record, background check, DOT physical, and strong communication with children, parents, and educators. The role pays $25.00–$30.00 per hour and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid New Jersey CDL Class B or A with active Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Provide a clean driving record spanning the last 3 to 5 years, with no at-fault major accidents or serious moving violations.
• Pass the mandatory New Jersey Criminal History Review (fingerprinting) and background check required for school employees.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam, vision screening, and routine federal drug and alcohol screenings.
• Willingness to complete the state-mandated New Jersey Office of School Bus Safety student interaction and safety training updates twice per year.
• A patient demeanor, excellent communication skills, and an explicit comfort level interacting with children, parents, and educators.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school, on field trips, and to athletic events safely and punctually.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections daily, filling out reports.
• Maintain a respectful, orderly atmosphere on the bus and report issues.
• Adhere to traffic laws, regulations, and NJ safety guidelines.
• Participate in emergency bus evacuation drills and handle emergencies calmly.
• Keep the vehicle clean, monitor fuel and fluid levels, report mechanical defects.

Skills

CDL Class B or A

Clean driving record

Background check

DOT physical

Communication skills

Patient demeanor

Child interaction

Safety-minded

Job description

Newark Academy is seeking a reliable, safety-minded Part-Time School Bus Driver to join our independent school community. In this role, you will play a vital part in our students' daily lives by ensuring their safe, efficient, and comfortable transport to and from campus, as well as field trips or athletic events. As a member of an independent school, you will interact closely with families and faculty, serving as a professional and welcoming representative of our school and its values.

Reports to: Auxiliary and Transportation Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school, on field trips, and to athletic events safely and punctually in all weather conditions.
• Conduct legally mandated pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections daily, filling out the required condition reports.
• Maintain a respectful, orderly atmosphere on the bus and report any disciplinary issues to the administration.
• Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, federal transit regulations, and New Jersey Department of Education safety guidelines.
• Participate in scheduled emergency bus evacuation drills and handle rare emergency situations calmly.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside, monitor fuel and fluid levels, and report mechanical defects immediately to the Auxiliary Services and Transportation Coordinator.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or A with active Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Provide a clean driving record spanning the last 3 to 5 years, with no at-fault major accidents or serious moving violations.
• Pass the mandatory New Jersey Criminal History Review (fingerprinting) and background check required for school employees.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam, vision screening, and routine federal drug and alcohol screenings.
• Willingness to complete the state-mandated New Jersey Office of School Bus Safety student interaction and safety training updates twice per year.
• A patient demeanor, excellent communication skills, and an explicit comfort level interacting with children, parents, and educators.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for extended periods while operating the vehicle.
• Assisting students with boarding, exiting, or securing belongings if necessary.
• Stepping up and down bus stairs regularly and occasionally lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Pay for this position would be between $25.00-$30.00 an hourly. The pay rate would be dependent on numerous factors.

Benefits:

Including, but not limited to: Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance as well as a variety of other benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

Voluntary Self Identification:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires organizations with 100 or more employees to complete an EEO-1 report each year. Newark Academy invites you to self-identify your gender and race/ethnicity below. Disclosure of this data is VOLUNTARY and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment.