Charter School Bus Driver

Carter G Woodson Charter School; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Carter G Woodson School in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a part-time charter school bus driver to transport students to and from school and events on a scheduled route. You will ensure student safety, communicate professionally with parents, staff, and students, and follow district and school policies.

Requirements include a high school education or equivalent, CDL with S and P endorsements, CPR/First Aid certification, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with S School Bus and P Passenger endorsements; prior bus driving experience preferred.
• Clean driving record with no recent violations.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Reliable and punctual, able to meet time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes when school is in session.
• Transports students, teachers, and others on field trips.
• Maintains order and discipline per school policies; reports incidents.
• Evacuates students and follows medical emergency procedures; completes written reports as required.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections; reports needed repairs.
• Reports traffic violations or accidents promptly.

Education

High school education or equivalent

CDL with S and P endorsements

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

CHARTER SCHOOL BUS DRIVER (Carter G. Woodson School)

Carter G. Woodson School is a non-profit charter school in Winston‑Salem, N.C. We serve 500 students from grades K – 12 each year and support over 80+ staff. We are seeking bus drivers to join our team to transport students to and from school and extracurricular events following a scheduled route while ensuring student safety. The desired candidate for this position exercises responsible leadership and communicates in a professional and positive manner at all times with parents, staff, students, school officials, and any other individual they may come in contact with.

Responsibilities

• 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 and activity trips.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with school policies and procedures; reports and documents incidents involving student discipline.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates students according to written and practiced procedures, ensuring that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Inventories bus emergency and first-aid supplies and equipment; reports needed equipment to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Perform a pre‑trip inspection. Check the condition of the vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield, wipers, lights, fuel, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in proper working order.
• Perform a post‑trip inspection. Check for items left on the bus, as well as vandalism to the bus and bus equipment. Ensure all students have exited the bus.
• At the end of the daily route, ensure that the vehicle is parked properly and all windows and doors are secured. Complete a visual inspection of the bus and report any bus defects or needed repairs immediately.
• Report all traffic violations or accidents promptly.

Job Type

Part-time (less than 40hrs).

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “S” School Bus and “P” Passenger Endorsements. Previous experience working as a bus driver preferred, but not required.
• Clean driving record with no recent driving violations. Record must be in good status; not suspended, disqualified or revoked.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be reliable and proficient in meeting time schedules.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $18.00 hr.

Work Location

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Deadline to apply

This position will remain open until filled.

CARTER G WOODSON SCHOOL INC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status