Bus Driver - Part-time

Bus Driver - Part-time Leap Academy University Charter School - 2.7 Camden, NJ Job Details Part-time $40,000 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications

CDL B CPR

Certification Passenger Endorsement First aid School Bus Endorsement High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description JobID:

603

Position Type:

Transportation Date Posted:

5/18/2026

Location:

District Date Available:

09/01/2026

POSITION:

Bus Driver – Part-Time

JOB FUNCTION

To ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License. Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement. CPR & First Aid Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. Five (5) years of verifiable driving experience No DUI conviction past fifteen (15) years Bilingual Preferred

REPORTS TO

Director of Transportation

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Travels to and from school district buildings to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required. Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations. Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips. Inspect assigned bus daily prior to transporting passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order. Cleans and refuels bus as needed. Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip. Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly. Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities. Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline. Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time enroute, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested. Maintains and submits records and reports as required. Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed by bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips). Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports need to the Director. Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required. Attends and participates in training, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or Lead Person/COO and Chief Financial Officer/SBA.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten-month contracted position

EVALUATION

According to state statute and rule and board policy.

BENEFITS

Not Eligible

SALARY GRADE/RANGE

: $40,000

STATUS :

Non-exempt