Head Start Bus Driver (Boise, Idaho; Meridian, Idaho)

Friends of Children and Families, Inc.; Boise, Meridian (ID, ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of Children and Families is seeking a Head Start Bus Driver in Boise/Meridian, Idaho to transport preschoolers safely between home, stops, and Head Start sites. The role requires dependable daily operations and clear communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, route updates, monthly evacuation drills, and strict adherence to DOT and FOCAF safety standards. This is a full-time, non-management position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and hold a valid Idaho CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• High school diploma or GED required; background check and drug testing required.
• First Aid/CPR certification and medical clearance required; ability to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Safely transports children between pickup/drop-off points and school; report delays or accidents.
• Conduct monthly emergency evacuation drills with all children.
• Create and update bus routes as needed during the school year.
• Follow procedures when a parent is not at the stop; communicate with families and staff.

Skills

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License with passenger & school bus endorsements

First Aid & CPR certification

Medical clearance (health physical & TB test)

Job description

Head Start Bus Driver (Boise, Idaho; Meridian, Idaho)

Guaranteed - 38 hours- $20.62/hour

Friends of Children and Families is a non‑profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre‑school children and their families. As a mission‑based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement.

Benefits provided:

• Low cost medical and vision insurance
• Free dental, short term disability, employee assistant program, and life insurance
• Matching 4% for a 401K after one year of employment
• Paidsick, personal, and bereavement leave
• Generous paid time off
• As a 501(c)(3) Non‑Profit, Friends of Children and Families is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program.

Job Summary

Provides and ensures safe and efficient transportation of children to and from Friends of Children and Families (FOCAF) Head Start schools; performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

• Perform pre & post trip inspections of bus.
• Safely transports children between pickup/drop off points and school and reports delays or accidents.
• Conducts or assists in conducting emergency evacuation practice monthly with all children.
• Create route directional and update as needed throughout the school year.
• Follows appropriate procedures if parents are not at stop at time of child’s scheduled drop off.
• Must be able to effectively respond and communicate with parents, volunteers, bus drivers, and appropriate co‑workers on a variety of different topics.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age (per DOT Regulation # 391.11 Subpart B)
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License issued by the State of Idaho with passenger and school bus endorsements and a clean driving record.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.
• Must pass Health Physical Screen and TB test.Must pass a drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Ability to complete training and maintain Boise City Child Care Worker License (if applicable); and certification in First Aid and CPR.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

This is a non‑management position
This is a full time position