School Bus Driver (Part Time)

Ravenscroft School; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,745,000 - 21,491,000; Part time

Job summary

Ravenscroft School is seeking a reliable Bus Driver to transport students on daily routes, athletic contests, field trips, and other school events. This part-time, 10-month role follows the academic calendar and averages about 10–15 hours per week.

The ideal candidate values safety, enjoys working with young people, and aims to be a positive, dependable presence within the Ravenscroft community. The role includes driving routes, field trips, and events while maintaining a positive atmosphere

Qualifications

• High-quality driving record and safety-focused mindset
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, coaches, and staff
• Knowledge of commercial passenger vehicle rules and DOT/NCDOT regulations

Responsibilities

• Drive morning and afternoon bus routes on schedule
• Serve as a special-event driver for field trips and athletic events
• Fuel buses as needed and perform basic maintenance reporting
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive atmosphere for students
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, coaches, and staff
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, volunteers, and parents
• Report safety concerns or maintenance issues promptly
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per NCDOT regulations

Skills

Safe driving

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

CDL Class B with P and S endorsements

DOT medical card

Job description

Description

Ravenscroft School is seeking a reliable, responsible, and conscientious Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for students on daily routes, athletic contests, field trips, and other school-sponsored events. This is a part-time, 10-month position (following the academic calendar) averaging roughly 10-15 hours/week.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in safe driving, enjoys working with young people, and wants to be a positive, dependable presence within the Ravenscroft community.

What You'll Do

• Drive assigned morning and afternoon/evening bus routes safely and on schedule
• Serve as a special-event driver for field trips, athletic contests, and extracurricular activities
• Fuel buses as needed
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive atmosphere for students while in transit
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, coaches, and staff
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, volunteers, and parents
• Report any safety concerns or maintenance issues to your supervisor promptly
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with NCDOT regulations

A full list of essential functions and additional details will be shared during the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Clean driving record, as the safety of our students is the highest priority
• Desire and ability to work well with children
• Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, and school staff
• Working knowledge of rules and guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (buses), including compliance with NCDOT regulations

Preferred:

• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.
• Current DOT medical card
• Experience driving for K–12 or independent school transportation programs
• Experience serving as an athletics or field-trip event driver

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This role involves operating a school bus in varying weather and traffic conditions on a schedule that includes morning and afternoon/evening routes, with occasional additional hours for field trips and athletic events. The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods while driving, enter and exit the vehicle safely, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed (e.g., fueling equipment, student gear for field trips). Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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