School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver Annie Wright Schools - 4.0 Tacoma, WA Job Details Part-time $34.45 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Route driving Passenger Endorsement Full-size bus driving experience CDL High school diploma or GED DOT Physical Certification Dedicated driving routes Working with children Cleaning Bus emergency stopping procedures School bus driving Full Job Description Annie Wright is seeking a School Bus Driver with a valid CDL license with passenger endorsements to begin 8/26/2026. This is a part-time, hourly, and benefited position. Mission Statement Annie Wright's strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative, and responsible citizens for a global society . Position description The School Bus Driver is often the first person a child sees on their way to school. The School Bus Driver, therefore, is essential to our school's ecosystem, and the warm attitude and patient spirit with which the School Bus Driver welcomes each and every student is key to this partnership. The School Bus Driver is a kind and steady presence, conscious of the health and safety of the students in their charge, and diligent in communication, timing, and responsibility. The School Bus Driver is comfortable and enjoys the sound of students laughing and playing on the bus, and is able to manage these distractions while focusing on the road. The School Bus Driver must be available to shuttle the regular morning and afternoon routes as well as frequent assignments for transporting students to field trips and activities, and must ensure that all students are safely and successfully delivered to and from school. Annie Wright buses are 21' to 27' long and carry a maximum of 29 friendly and eager students. Currently, the maximum number of stops per route is three.

Position Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities The School Bus Driver:

• Drives safely along designated routes
• Obeys traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations
• Picks up and drops off students at designated times and locations
• Transports students to and from athletic activities in the afternoons
• Assists all students with getting on and off the bus as required
• Prevents or stops unruly behavior from students and ensures the safety of all students
• Communicates with families via WhatsApp and the school regarding delays or any issues along a route
• Fills the gas tank of the bus when needed
• Always maintains a clean and mechanically sound bus
• Attends staff meetings and participates in professional development, as required Qualifications The School Bus Driver will demonstrate key elements of the listed expertise and experiences.

This is an aspirational list, and Annie Wright Schools encourages candidates to apply who may not currently possess, but are working on building, all of these qualities.

The School Bus Driver:

• Holds a high school diploma or GED
• Has 1+ years' experience driving a school bus
• Is able to communicate clearly and effectively with students, families, and school staff
• Has some experience working with children (preferably 2+ years) In addition, the Bus Driver must have:
• A valid Washington State driver's license, including CDL with passenger endorsements
• The ability to carry out the assigned route on time
• No at-fault traffic accidents in the last five years
• Clean driving record (no traffic citations in the last five years)
• A current Medical Examiner's Certificate; and
• is eligible to work in the United States.

Note:

Under our current employment policies, we are unable to sponsor work visas and do not offer positions to candidates who are not yet eligible to work in the United States. Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and driving.
• Must be able to enter and exit the bus without assistance Salary and Benefits This position offers an hourly rate of $34.45 per hour. Benefits available to the hired candidate for the Bus Driver position include the following, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan:
• Medical, Dental, and Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance Ability to accrue up to three (3) weeks of Vacation per accrual year, with a maximum rollover of 40 hours of vacation Paid sick leave (known as Wellness Days): Each regular full-time employee earns 80 hours of Wellness leave per accrual year Eighteen (18) paid Holidays in 2026
• A 403(b) retirement plan with a 6 percent company match with a 3 percent employee contribution Application Process Annie Wright Schools remain firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

Annie Wright shall hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Annie Wright Schools are actively seeking to create a more culturally diverse school community, and accordingly, applicants of color and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, email, and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references, all in PDF format, to Mrs. Erin Gann, Executive Assistant to the Head of Schools, at . In accordance with Annie Wright Schools' strategic focus on issues related to social justice, candidates should anticipate being asked to address how their past work, as well as future contributions, might serve to advance Annie Wright's commitment to a more diverse and inclusive community. Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.

Pay:

$34.45 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person