Child Care Center Bus Driver

Child Care Resources Inc; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid holidays (probationary period)

Monthly attendance bonuses

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Reduced child care rates

Job summary

Grandmama's House in Clarksville, TN seeks a dedicated bus driver to transport students between designated locations and supervise safety during trips. You will adhere to schedules, monitor student safety, and report vehicle issues while maintaining clean buses and following all policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to work with children. A strong teamwork mindset and reliable communication are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Clear full background check and health screening.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Understanding of child development.
• Must follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles safely and courteously.
• Check vehicle tires, brakes, lights, oil, fuel, water and safety equipment.
• Maintain order among pupils during trips for safety.
• Pick up and drop off students at designated facilities on a strict schedule.
• Report bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Prepare and submit travel reports including passengers, hours, mileage, fuel or fares.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Regulate heating, lighting and ventilation for passenger comfort.
• Follow center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Child development

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transport students to and from designated school. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Driving hours are 7:30 am - 9:15 am, and 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Driver may assist with lunch breaks in between driving hours for a full time position or driver may work part time JUST as a driver.

What You'll Do

• Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.
• Pick up and drop off students at the designated facility, following strict time schedules.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Obtain Class D License with F (For-Hire-Endorsement)
• Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
• Drive passenger vehicles.
• Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
• Record operational details of travel.Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
• Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
• Assist students to ensure comfort or safety.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Have

• Professional child care experience
• Reduced child care rates
• Tuition assistance
• Paid training
• Monthly attendance bonuses
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• Paid Holidays (after probationary period ends)

About Us

Our mission at Grandmama's House is to provide high quality child care to the Clarsksville community and the surrounding areas. Grandmama's House offers many programs of enrollment to meet the needs of each family. Grandmama's House has been opened offering 3 star quality care for Clarksville residents since 2002.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent