School Bus Driver

MOXIE Public Schools; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

MOXIE Public Schools is seeking a School Bus Driver to safely transport students on a set daily route and to assist with light school-support duties. This 12-month, ~35 hours/week role offers steady, year-round pay and benefits, with a predictable schedule and paid time for field trips.

The driver will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain a safe bus environment, and communicate professionally with families and staff, while upholding MOXIE's values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Endorsements must be in hand before carrying students; willing to earn S endorsement via paid training.
• Clean driving record; ability to pass DOT physical, background checks, and fingerprinting.
• Patience, warmth, and genuine care for kids.
• Alignment with MOXIE’s six core values and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school on an assigned route, safely and on time.
• Create a safe, welcoming bus environment and build positive relationships with students.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow traffic laws and MOXIE safety procedures at all times.
• Respond calmly to student needs and emergencies; prioritize safety.
• Support occasional field trips and school activities; communicate with families and staff.
• Assist with midday school support duties as schedules allow.
• Participate in summer tasks like bus care and back-to-school setup.

Skills

CDL Class B with P & S endorsements

Endorsements in training

Clean driving record

DOT physical clearance

Patience and warmth

Safety-first mindset

Reliable attendance

Job description

Bus Driver and School Support (12 months, ~35 Hours/Wk)

Reports to: Chief of School Operations

Location: 123 Darling Ave, South Portland, Maine

Start Date: September 30, 2026

MOXIE Public Schools is a new public school system in Maine built around a simple belief: every learner has untapped potential, and every adult in our community plays a role in unlocking it. We are a place with warm relationships and high expectations: students are known well, held to a high bar, and supported to reach it.

Our bus drivers are the first MOXIE team member students see in the morning and the last they see before heading home. That makes this one of the most important relationships in a child’s day — and a genuine part of our culture, not an afterthought. This is a full-time, year-round role for someone who wants steady, meaningful work in a school community: you'll run both daily routes and take on light school-support duties in between, with a significant break built into your day.

Role Summary

We are hiring a part-time School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and, from time to time, on field trips and school activities. You’ll drive a set daily route on a predictable schedule, keep your bus safe and welcoming, and set the tone for a great day — with a friendly "good morning," a calm and orderly ride, and a watchful eye on every student in your care.

Pay: $30 per hour, roughly $43,000/year at a full schedule, paid in steady paychecks across all 12 months.

Full-time, ~35 hours/week, benefits-eligible. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible role.

12-month role with a reduced summer schedule (bus care, summer-program transport, and back-to-school setup) — so your pay and benefits continue year-round.

Guaranteed hours, plus occasional paid field trips.

A typical day: morning route (~7:30–9:00 am) → midday school support → a significant midday break → afternoon route (~3:45–5:15 pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school along an assigned route, on time and — above all — safely.

• Create a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment on the bus, building positive relationships with students and setting clear, kind expectations.

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

• Follow all traffic laws, Maine Department of Education transportation rules, and MOXIE safety procedures at all times.

• Respond calmly and appropriately to student needs, behavior, and any emergencies, keeping student safety the top priority.

• Support occasional field trips and school activities as scheduling allows.

• Communicate professionally with families, school staff, and the operations team.

• Support the school midday: light, non-instructional duties such as arrival/dismissal, lunch and recess supervision, common-area supervision, and general school-support tasks.

• Pitch in over the summer: during the reduced summer schedule, help with bus care, summer-program transport, and getting the school ready for the year.

Qualifications

• A valid CDL (Class B) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

  • Have your CDL and willing to earn the S endorsement through our paid training? Let's talk — endorsements must be in hand before carrying students.

• A clean driving record and the ability to pass a DOT physical, background checks, and fingerprinting as required for Maine school employees.

• Patience, warmth, and a genuine care for kids — you understand that how a student is greeted in the morning shapes their whole day.

• Alignment with MOXIE’s mission and six core values: Know Yourself, Show Courage, Stay Curious, Do Your Part, Build What Matters, and Lift Others Up.

• Strong judgment, dependability, and a calm, safety-first mindset behind the wheel.

• Reliable punctuality and consistent attendance across the school year.

• Willingness to be a flexible, all-hands teammate during the midday and summer parts of the role.

No prior school-bus experience but licensed? If you’re a safe, caring driver willing to earn the right endorsements, we encourage you to share your resume for future hiring.

What You'll Get at MOXIE

• Safety first, always. We take safety seriously. Clear procedures, well-maintained buses, and a team that has your back mean you can focus on doing the job right.

• You belong here. Drivers are part of the MOXIE team. You will be known by name, respected for the role you play, and treated as a real part of a student’s day.

• Culture that means it. Warm relationships and high expectations go together. You’ll be part of a school community that believes in every student and in every adult who serves them. Student bus expectations will be coherent with school-day expectations.

• Competitive pay, full-time job. $30/hour, a predictable schedule with 12 months of pay and benefits, no summer income gap.

• Meaningful work. The best part of the job: you get to know your students, and you get to be a steady, friendly presence they can count on.

MOXIE Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in education. MOXIE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.MOXIE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].