School Bus Driver (AY26-27)

Buckingham Browne Nichols School; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

403(b) retirement savings plan

Health & dental insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a Part-Time School Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year in Watertown, MA. The role involves safely transporting students to and from school, field trips, and campus activities, with potential weekend hours for events.

Competitive hourly pay of $35.00 to $37.65, guaranteed minimum 25 hours/week, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for fully licensed drivers. Benefits include a 403(b), health and dental insurance, and commuter benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of driving experience preferred.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Massachusetts CDL with School Bus endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation to and from school, field trips, and events.
• Transport sports teams and campus staff as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and safety checks.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication in English

Flexibility

Education

CDL with Passenger, School Bus, Air Brake endorsements

Job description

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School Bus Driver (AY26-27)

Part Time Watertown, MA, US

Salary Range: $35.00 To $37.65 Hourly

Reports To: Associate Director of Transportation

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Typical hours when school is in session:

The schedule for this position may include morning and afternoon hours and may include school shuttle runs and transporting students to and from school. In addition, there may be access to additional hours during the day and weekend for field trips, athletics, and other school needs.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.

Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.

Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

BB&N is seeking a Part-Time Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 School Year. We’re looking for applicants who are inspired by our mission to promote scholarship, integrity, and kindness. We are proud to offer our drivers the following compensation and benefits:

Competitive hourly rate (same hourly rate for extra trips such as field trips, sporting events, and all other school activities requiring transportation).

Guaranteed minimum of 25 hours per week during the academic year (likely to have consistent access to additional hours during the day, weekends, field trips, etc.).

Paid Holidays, snow days, and accrued vacation time for hours worked.

Participation in our 403B retirement savings plan.

License and DOT card maintenance fees covered.

Free lunches when school is in session.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Our Bus Drivers are an integral and respected part of the BB&N community and are committed to the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities include:

Providing safe transportation to and from school, field trips, sporting events, and all other activities requiring bus transportation.

Transporting sports teams to/from various sporting events in the afternoons/evenings.

Transporting faculty & staff between all campuses as needed.

Following State and Federal traffic laws, including Registry of Motor Vehicles, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Committee, and local authorities, while operating the vehicle.

Assisting passengers on/off the bus when necessary.

Performing daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and safety checks as required by BB&N standards and state guidelines.

Reporting all observed student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Maintaining a clean vehicle and timely reporting of maintenance issues.

Other Responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of driving experience and:

Must be 21 years of age or older.

U.S. citizens or Non-Domiciled CDL holders who are Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), H-2A (Temporary Agricultural Workers), H-2B (Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers), or E-2 (Treaty Investors).

Possess a valid Massachusetts State driver’s license for at least three (3) consecutive years and a minimum of two (2) years of professional driving experience in good standing.

Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with both Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake endorsements.

Possess a valid school bus license and all required documentation to drive a yellow school bus.

Possess a valid DOT medical card and a current First Aid/CPR certification.

Have a School Bus Certification or Permit.

Have good communication skills; able to converse in English with children, parents, and staff.

Possess good judgment, attendance, and reliability.

Undergo a successful background check (CORI & SORI).

Available to be on campus on short notice for emergencies and other unforeseen facility needs.

Be flexible to work overtime, including weekends and evenings, to support school events.

For Academic Year 2026-2027, BB&N will implement a sign-on bonus of $2,000.00 for fully licensed bus drivers:

$2,000 sign-on bonus, which will be paid in 2 parts:

$1,000 at the end of 3 months

$1,000 at the end of 12 months

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance; and more.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.