Bus Driver - Part Time (20 hours/week) Honolulu

Parents-and-Children-Togethe; Honolulu (HI); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Health insurance

401K with match

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Résumé du poste

Parents And Children Together seeks an Early Head Start/Head Start Bus Driver in Honolulu, HI. This is a part-time, non-exempt role at 20 hours per week, typically 7:00–4:30, Monday through Friday with schedule set by the Supervisor.

You will transport children and families, perform safety checks, and report maintenance as needed. A valid CDL with P & S endorsements and Hawaii license are required, along with HS diploma and 1 year driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience operating large or commercial passenger vehicles.

Responsabilités

• Transport children, families, and staff safely to program activities.
• Ensure correct seating and counts to prevent leaving passengers behind.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and perform safety inspections.
• Report maintenance needs and coordinate with management.
• Complete tasks and errands as assigned by the supervisor.

Connaissances

Safe driving

Clear communication

Customer service

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

CDL with P&S endorsements

Hawaii driver’s license

Description du poste

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

.50 FTE Part-Time Honolulu, HI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2491

Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Parents And Children Together is a statewide company that works with Hawaii’s children, individuals, and families to create safe and promising futures. Our vision is for Hawaii to be a peaceful, safe, and vibrant community with opportunities for all to fulfill their dreams. Our company culture is deeply embedded by our Core Values of Respect, Collaboration, Informed Approach, Excellence, Holistic Care and Future Focused.

If our mission and core values resonate with you, please consider us an organization to join. You’ll be joining one of Hawaii Business Magazine’s recognized Best Places to Work recipient for 2026 and for the previous 12 years.

Job Title: Early Head Start/Head Start Bus Driver

Job Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt

Work Hours: 20 hours per week generally, between the hours of 7:00 - 4:30 Monday through Friday. Work hours will be scheduled with the Supervisor.

Compensation: $25.00 / per hour with competitive benefits package

• 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Coverage through Kaiser or UHA – you chose the best option for your family
• 401K or Roth with 4% Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Summary of Program and Position:

We believe that every child deserves bright and healthy futures. Early education plays a critical role during the important developmental period, especially among disadvantaged children. Investing in early education will have a tremendous impact on life outcomes and provide thriving futures for Hawaii’s young minds.

Federally funded initiatives provide early childhood education and related comprehensive services for low-income parents and children, and children with special needs. Early Head Start (EHS) provides services in centers and in homes to prenatal parents and parents with infants and toddlers. Head Start (HS) serves children ages three through five and their parents to provide a head start for school success.

The Early Head Start / Head Start Bus Driver and Custodian provides quality transportation for children and families enrolled in the program with a focus on safety and client satisfaction. The EHS/HS Bus Driver and Custodian will also ensure proper maintenance of the bus and other agency owned vehicles as assigned and in accordance with all state, federal, and EHS/HS regulations and guidelines pertaining to child and family transportation. This position will report directly to the Support Services Supervisor.

• Behaves in a manner that supports the agency's mission and follows personnel policies and procedures.
• Transport children, families, and staff to and from EHS/HS classrooms and centers, socialization, field trips, and other program related activities in a safe, efficient, and timely manner to include children with disabilities. Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking in a safe and supportive manner.
• Assure children and all passengers including children with disabilities are seated properly in their seat belts and/or harnesses while being transported and conducts child/passenger count at the start and destination to prevent children from being left behind.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and orderly environment on the bus and adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic laws and regulations pertaining to child and family transportation.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections as required, monthly evacuation drills, reports safety and maintenance concerns, and maintains regular communication with their supervisor and/or assigned EHS/HS Management Team member prior to and following pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Ensure the serviceability and cleanliness of school buses and program vehicles which includes, but is not limited to, inspection for mechanical defects, fueling, and cleaning of interior and exterior of buses by all appropriate means.
• Report needed repairs of buses, program vehicles, and equipment to the assigned Supervisor to ensure all are in a safe working condition. Works in collaboration with the EHS/HS management team to secure necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Efficiently manage and complete assigned tasks and errands as assigned by the supervisor to include but not limited to vehicle safety and registration appointments, supply pick up and deliveries, and interoffice mail delivery and pick up as needed.

Required Education / Training:

• Must be 18 years of age or older, required.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• At least one (1) year experience in the operation of large and/or commercial passenger vehicles, or equivalent, required.

Other:

• Must be 18 years of age minimum.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license issued by the Hawaii State Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must possess a Commercials Driver’s License (CDL) under DOT class standards, including Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, to operate a commercial vehicle at time of hire and renewed upon expiration for continued employment.
• Can successfully complete a DOT medical examination certificate and required pre-employment drug testing for commercial driver fitness determination as requested and upon hire.
• Possesses proof of no-fault insurance.
• Can obtain an acceptable driver's abstract annually and upon hire.
• Can obtain an acceptable FBI background check.
• Can obtain an acceptable CPS child abuse registry check.
• Has been tested and is negative for Tuberculosis no older than 12 months prior to employment.