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Preschool Bus Driver

The Goddard School

  • Missouri City, Texas
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    The Preschool Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of school-age children to and from local elementary schools and approved field trips. The Bus Driver is expected to maintain a safe driving record, follow all state licensing requirements, ensure the safety of every child in their care, and represent the school in a professional manner.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMissouri City, Texas
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size20 to 49 employees
    Websitehttp://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool

    Description

    Benefits:
    • Employee discounts
    • Free food & snacks
    • Free uniforms
    • Health insurance
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Paid time off
    • Training & development
    • Wellness resources

    Position Summary

    The Preschool Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of school-age children to and from local elementary schools and approved field trips. The Bus Driver is expected to maintain a safe driving record, follow all state licensing requirements, ensure the safety of every child in their care, and represent the school in a professional manner.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Safely transport children to and from designated schools and school-sponsored activities.
    • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections before and after each route.
    • Ensure all children are properly seated and follow bus safety rules.
    • Maintain accurate attendance and verify that every child is picked up and dropped off at the correct location.
    • Communicate any transportation concerns, accidents, delays, or maintenance issues immediately to school management.
    • Keep the bus clean, fueled, and in good operating condition.
    • Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, childcare licensing regulations, and school transportation policies.
    • Assist children with boarding and exiting the bus safely.
    • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while interacting with children, families, and staff.
    • Participate in required safety training and emergency evacuation drills.
    • Assist with other school duties between routes as assigned, including classroom support, cleaning, maintenance, or other operational needs.
    Qualifications

    • Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
    • Meets all childcare licensing requirements for transporting children.
    • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
    • Ability to pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening if required.
    • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and assist children as needed.
    • Dependable, punctual, and committed to child safety.
    Physical Requirements

    • Sit for extended periods while driving.
    • Safely enter and exit the bus multiple times daily.
    • Ability to supervise and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
    Performance Expectations

    • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
    • Demonstrate safe driving habits at all times.
    • Treat children, families, and coworkers with professionalism and respect.
    • Follow all school policies and management directives.
    • Perform all assigned duties in a safe, cooperative, and positive manner.
    Compensation: $15.00 per hour




    Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

     

     

    About Company

    The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule. We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose. Rundy and Karen Wells

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