Preschool Bus Driver — Safe, Caring Transport

Delta Health Alliance, Inc.; Dorsey (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Health Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for preschool children. You will operate a 20+ passenger bus, observe health and safety, and maintain daily sign-on sheets.

Responsibilities include transporting children to Head Start centers, ensuring seat belts, completing pre/post-trip checks, coordinating paperwork with families and sites, and collaborating with staff to design efficient routes while protecting every child’s safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid CDL Class B license with driving record free of moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Passenger & School Bus Driver endorsements desirable at hire; required for continued employment.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification at hire or within 30 days.
• Background check via Central Registry and Drug Screen required.
• Bus safety and preschool child handling knowledge gained by school or preschool experience.
• Ability to maintain schedules while meeting children and family needs.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from Head Start centers safely and efficiently.
• Ensure seat belts or appropriate car seats are used and belted.
• Address behavioral issues to maintain safety on the bus.
• Complete daily sign-on/sign-off sheets, accounting for each child by name.
• Deliver each child to a responsible adult on the authorized list.
• Prevent leaving any child unattended; follow safety procedures.
• Visually check health status of children on the bus.
• Coordinate paperwork flow between homes and Head Start sites.
• Collaborate with site staff, families, and transportation managers to design routes.
• Perform daily pre/post trip safety checks and keep bus interior/exterior clean.
• Report repairs needed and arrange bus servicing; record mileage and fuel use.

Skills

Commercial driving

Safety awareness

Written & spoken comms

Basic math skills

Child behavior awareness

CPR/First Aid certified

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Delta Health Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for preschool children. You will operate a 20+ passenger bus, observe health and safety, and maintain daily sign-on sheets.

Responsibilities include transporting children to Head Start centers, ensuring seat belts, completing pre/post-trip checks, coordinating paperwork with families and sites, and collaborating with staff to design efficient routes while protecting every child’s safety and well-being.