Preschool Bus Driver CDL Class B

Lantern Learning Group; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, part of Lantern Learning Group, are seeking a Preschool Bus Driver with a Class B CDL to transport children safely on scheduled routes in the Rowlett, TX area.

Starting salary is $18–$19/hour with routes from 6:30 AM–8:30 AM and 2:30 PM–4:30 PM. Applicants should have a high school diploma, Texas CDL Class B, and caregiver qualifications; prior childcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meets HHS and DFPS caregiver qualifications (age, background check, medical clearance, annual training)
• Previous teaching or childcare experience (preferred)
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) (preferred)
• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)

Responsibilities

• Participates in special events, field trips, and special programs.
• Becomes familiar with state regulations and inspection procedures and policies and procedures as outlined in the staff handbook.
• Foster a nurturing classroom culture where children feel loved, valued, and supported
• Model faith-based values and positive behavior while guiding routines and expectations
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Skills

Childcare experience

Safety & supervision

Communication skills

CDL Class B

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

About The Pillars

The Pillars Christian Learning Centers are award-winning, faith-based preschools dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and outcomes in early childhood education. We are proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. businesses for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The Pillars was also voted the #1 Preschool/Daycare in San Antonio by readers of both the San Antonio Express-News and SA Current “Best of” awards in 2023 and earned the distinction of #1 Preschool/Daycare in the Dallas–Fort Worth area in both 2023 and 2024 by The Dallas Morning News Reader’s Choice Awards.

The Pillars blends faith-based values with evidence-based curriculum, nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually. Families trust The Pillars to provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children thrive.

Our Mission:

Deliver a high-quality early childhood education program, helping students successfully reach important developmental, emotional, and academic milestones — all while instilling strong character and a lasting foundation of Christian faith.

Our Values:

Quality, Integrity, Service, and Community.

The Pillars is proud to be part of Lantern Learning Group, a purpose-led network of preschools united by shared values and a commitment to exceptional early childhood education. Being part of this larger family provides our team with added resources, professional growth opportunities, and long-term stability—while allowing each school to maintain the unique culture and identity that makes it special in its community.

Position: Preschool Bus Driver CDL Class B

Starting Salary: $18-$19/hour

Shift Hours Needed: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and then from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in special events, field trips, and special programs.
• Becomes familiar with state regulations and inspection procedures and policies and procedures as outlined in the staff handbook.
• Foster a nurturing classroom culture where children feel loved, valued, and supported
• Model faith-based values and positive behavior while guiding routines and expectations
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meets HHS and DFPS caregiver qualifications (age, background check, medical clearance, annual training)
• Previous teaching or childcare experience (preferred)
• Early Childhood Education coursework or certification (preferred)Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) (preferred)Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)

  Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs as needed
  • Maintain clear visual and auditory supervision of children
  • Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.