Part - Time Bus Driver

Charles R. Drew Charter School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles R. Drew Charter School in Atlanta, GA is seeking a part-time bus driver to transport students to programs, athletic events, field trips and other activities in accordance with state traffic and GADOE safety regulations. This hourly role reports to the Transportation Coordinator.

Trips may occur in the morning, afternoon, evening and weekends including school breaks and summer months. The driver must have a Georgia CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements and pass a post-hire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass post-hire physical exam.
• Georgia CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements required.
• Successful completion of annual safety and renewal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prompt and regular attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Safe loading/unloading of passengers from buses.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Vehicle fueling and daily interior cleaning.
• Report incidents to Transportation Coordinator.
• Attend required training and meetings.
• Perform basic first-aid and safety practices.
• Operate buses and related equipment.
• Read maps and follow route directions.
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques.
• Assist with wheelchairs and accessibility equipment.
• Maintain clear communication with families and staff.

Skills

Prompt attendance

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL license with Passenger & School Bus endorsement

Job description

At Drew, we are a unified Pre-K through 12 community where every individual is welcomed, valued, and belongs.We foster a joyful, restorative environment that balances academic focus with a commitment to innovation and celebrated growth.By centering our impact within the Villages of East Lake and serving a diverse student body, we create results that ripple across Metro Atlanta and beyond.

Working at Drew means being part of a thriving educational community dedicated to both student success and professional excellence. We offer our staff:

• A Culture of Belonging:Join a mission-driven environment rooted in "Eagle Pride" that embraces differences and unity.
• Empowerment & Innovation:We prioritize a talent strategy that values and empowers staff to lead with creativity and excellence.
• Purpose-Driven Impact:Contribute to a strategic vision where staff are supported in cultivating resilient, community-minded, and self-aware graduates.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work within a cohesive system that clarifies academic expectations and fosters meaningful relationships with families to accelerate student success.

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Some of the longtime Drew staff who celebrated 20 and 25 years of service in 2025.

Welcometo Drew! The Office of Human Resources strives to:

• Recruit employees of the highest quality, employing them on the basis of skill, experience, education, training, character, and merit;
• Provide the environment, resources and encouragement for employees to have the opportunity to develop professionally and personally;
• Promote a culture that is student-centered, develops the whole person, andrecognizes and values diversity;
• Demonstrate care and respect of each individual, through employment practices that reflect a belief in the human dignity of each person;
• Provide compensation, benefits, and a work environment that helps attract, retain and motivate high-quality employees.

Position

Part - Time Bus Driver

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Id

772

# of Openings

1

Bus Driver (Part-Time)

School Overview

Over Drew Charter School’s twenty-year history, the school has grown to serve grades PreK-12 with nearly 1,900 students in a “cradle-to-college” pipeline, including two onsite early learning partners. Drew implements a rigorous and supportive educational continuum, which includes tailored Response to Intervention (RTI) support, a rigorous STEAM/Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional model, and a robust College and Career Readiness program. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all students succeed and to eliminate opportunity gaps and inequities in educational outcomes for our diverse population of students. More than just a school, Drew is at the heart of a community-wide commitment to launching all students on a pathway to health, impact, and prosperity.

Drew Board of Directors Commitment to Equity Statement

As part of our steadfast efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for ALL Drew Charter School students, we, the Board of Directors, individually and collectively, make an explicit commitment to identify, acknowledge, and dismantle policies and practices that reinforce systemic racism, and to educate and equip ALL of our students with the ability and opportunity to be leaders in the continuous work of creating a true, beloved community.

Position Description

Our school bus drivers support the ongoing enrichment of Drew Charter School by transporting students to regularly scheduled programs, athletic events, field trips and other activities in accordance with state traffic and GADOE safety regulations. This is a part-time hourly position. This position reports to the Transportation Coordinator.

Drew Charter School does not have traditional morning/afternoon transportation routes. Trips may take place during morning, afternoon, evening and weekends including school breaks and summer months. Trips are assigned to drivers based on the driver’s stated availability.

Role Responsibilities

• Required to have prompt and regular attendance for scheduled shifts
• Provides safe loading and unloading of all passengers from buses during regular transport and emergency situations
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines
• Perform regular maintenance including fueling and daily cleaning of vehicle interior
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, bullying, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel
• Attends regular team meetings and other required training
• Performs basic first-aid and safety practices
• Ability to operate vehicles, fire extinguishers, two-way radios, and other related tools
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow printed and electronic maps, directions and route descriptions
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation techniques
• Ability and knowledge to utilize wheelchairs, tie-downs, lifts, etc.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform basic math skills including addition and subtraction
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator

Qualifications/Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Pass post-hire physical exam

Work Experience

• Previous experience as school bus driver in K-12 education setting, within the past two years
• Experience within Metro Atlanta preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Georgia State Drivers’ CDL license with Passenger and School Bus endorsement
• Must be able to pass Georgia basic bus driver’s certification class and maintain an annual Safety Renewal Education Program (SREP) recertification
• Successful completion of an annual physical and agility testing with result clearance
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and satisfactory MVR report

Compensation

$26.40/hour – Please note this is not a benefits eligible position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Drew complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment actions, such as recruitment, hiring, promotions, terminations, layoffs, returns from layoffs, compensation, benefits, transfers, and participation in School-sponsored training, education, and social/recreational programs, are made without regard, or consideration for, any such characteristic or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.