Bus Driver (Part-time) Early Childhood Ed (Dekalb)

Easter Seals North Georgia; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Easter Seals North Georgia in Clarkston, GA is seeking a Bus Driver to transport children, parents, and staff safely according to a set schedule. This position requires excellent punctuality and maintenance of safety standards.

Qualified candidates must hold a High School Diploma, a valid Georgia CDL, and be 18 years or older. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and effective communication skills are essential.

Participation in mandatory trainings and compliance with all regulations are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the drug test.
• Must pass pre‑employment tests if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Transport children, parents, and staff safely.
• Perform maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis.
• Provide first aid and emergency assistance as needed.

Skills

Effective communications skills

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Basic first aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid State of Georgia, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P&S endorsements

Tools

Motor Vehicle Report

Job description

Job Location: Clarkston, GA 30021

Position Summary - Bus Driver

Hours: 6:30A - 8:30A & 2:00P - 4:00P

Under the direction of the Center Manager, the bus driver will be responsible for transporting assigned children, parents, and staff on routes on a daily basis according to specific time schedules. Transportation activities include but are not limited to: transporting participants to and from the primary child care centers, field trips, extracurricular activities and other locales as required.

Purpose of Position

The Bus Driver provides safe, efficient transportation and provides support to the center as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Behavior Standard – 50% of Position

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co‑workers, and management.

Attendance Standard

Maintains excellent punctuality and attendance.

Fundamental: Day-to-Day Activities

• Transports children, parents, and staff in a safe manner to and from the primary childcare centers, field trips, and other designated locales.
• Performs maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis in accordance with the ESNG transportation plan.
• Reports all accidents to ESNG supervisors and other proper authorities in accordance with policies.
• Provides first aid and emergency assistance to children/adults as needed.
• Completes daily operational data sheets, submits as required.

Communications/Public Relations

• Attend meetings as needed with center manager and field operations manager to review policies, procedures, and their implementation.
• Promote ESNG and its values and mission.

Monitoring

Completes a weekly report for the Center Manager and Field Operations Manager.

Record Keeping

• Maintains all necessary documents.
• Organizes and submits all invoices.

Compliance

Follows all appropriate regulations related to the proper operations of school buses.

Learning and Growth

• Participates in all mandatory Easter Seals trainings, including pre‑service, in‑service, and other educational programs and trainings.
• Completes the minimum number of training hours required by DHR, OSR, Georgia Pre‑K, and Head Start.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as required by management.

Note: A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Bus Driver

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Georgia, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), P&S endorsements.
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the drug test.
• Must pass pre‑employment tests if applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly.
• Must possess effective communications skills.
• Must possess a satisfactory MVR report.
• Must provide the Field Operations Manager with a Motor Vehicle Report yearly.
• Must maintain yearly physical and drug screening requirements.
• Must be able to attend night meetings, and travel out of the area as necessary.
• Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5).
• Must possess the ability to perform basic first aid to children.
• Must possess basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.