HS Bus Driver

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc.; Mankato, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Bus Driver in Mankato, MN to safely transport children and maintain a welcoming bus environment. You will follow all safety rules and complete required paperwork while coordinating with families and staff for smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Class B license with passenger endorsement and has at least one year of public transportation experience, preferably with preschool-age children; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Class B license with passenger endorsement and insurable to drive MVAC vehicles.
• At least one year of public transportation experience and experience with preschool-age children.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through are important for success in this position.
• Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport enrolled Head Start children to and from program services.
• Create a positive, respectful, and calm bus environment for young children.
• Follow all rules of the road, MVAC policies, Head Start standards, and applicable regulations.
• Help ensure the assigned bus is safe, clean, and mechanically maintained.
• Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately and on time.

Skills

Public transportation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Class B license with passenger endorsement

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mankato Head Start - Mankato, MN 56001, Position Type: Benefit Eligible (20 Hours +), Salary Range: $22.80 - $22.80 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Make a meaningful difference every day by helping young children travel safely to and from Head Start. As a Head Start Bus Driver, you are often one of the first friendly faces children and families see each day—and one of the last at the end of the day. Your reliability, care, and commitment to safety help children arrive ready to learn and families feel supported.

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency that has served south-central Minnesota since 1965. Our programs help individuals, families, and communities build stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services.

We proudly serve Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties.

Our Values

• Build Supportive Relationships: Meaningful partnerships strengthen people and communities.
• Empower People: Everyone deserves an opportunity to set and reach their goals.
• Promote Dignity: We deliver equitable services that respect and value all people.
• Work Together: Support the people we serve, each other, and our partners across programs.

Overview of the Position

In this role, you will safely transport enrolled Head Start children, maintain a safe and welcoming environment on the bus, and help ensure the vehicle is ready for each route. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, organized, and comfortable building positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, supervisors, and community partners.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Safely transport enrolled Head Start children to and from program services.
• Create a positive, respectful, and calm bus environment for young children.
• Follow all rules of the road, MNDOT requirements, MVAC policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and MN DCYF Child Care Center Statutes and Rules.
• Help ensure the assigned bus is safe, clean, and mechanically maintained.
• Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately and on time, following program requirements and established procedures.

Qualifications: Required Education / Experience

Qualified applicants must have a minimum of a Class B license with passenger endorsement and must be insurable to drive agency vehicles. One year of experience providing public transportation and experience with preschool-age children is preferred. Strong communication, organization, and follow-through are important for success in this position. Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan options
• Employer-supported training and professional development
• Meaningful work supporting children, families, and communities in south-central Minnesota

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. MVAC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for applying for this position, please email [e-mail] or call [phone].