Open Position: Part-Time School Bus Drivers

Reports to: Dir. Of Facilities & Transportation

When Needed: Immediately

FT/PT/R/T: Part-Time, On Call

Rate of Pay: $40.00/hour with a 4 hour minimum pay per call out

We have a fleet of 2 brand new buses. They feature backup cameras, air conditioning, and more. These buses are 15 passenger buses and DO NOT require a commercial driver license.

St. Thomas School is seeking qualified, safe and enthusiastic on-call bus drivers who want to make extra income. We are looking for individuals who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. Pay is competitive with public and independent schools. Because this is a part-time position, typically working less than 20 hours per week, only mandated benefits are offered.

Who We Are:

St. Thomas School, a non-sectarian, Preschool through Eighth Grade school, is one of the oldest independent schools on the east side of Lake Washington. St. Thomas School’s educational journey is defined by a cognitively rigorous program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our mission is to develop responsible citizens of a global society. STS is a recognized leader in developing the whole student. Our core values include gratitude, responsibility, respect, courage, integrity, tolerance, compassion, perseverance, and generosity. STS serves about 370 students and boasts a 55,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold certified campus. St. Thomas School invites, welcomes, and celebrates diverse cultures, individuals, experiences, and perspectives within our school community and the world beyond our doors.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, and on a part-time basis, drives a late model 15 passenger school activity bus equipped with automatic transmission for field trips and afterschool athletic events on prescribed routes as assigned by the transportation scheduler. Hours will vary with School schedule and sports seasons, and there will be an assigned supervisor on each bus trip to monitor students.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Drives a bus to and from field trips, which take place during the School day (8:00am – 3:20pm) as assigned
• Drives a bus to and from afterschool athletic events and practices, which take place daily ranging from 2:00pm – 9:00pm as assigned
• Follows established safety procedures
• Performs a pre-trip safety/damage inspection of bus before each drive
• Monitors operating conditions of bus and reports needed servicing and/or repairs to Director of Facilities and Transportation
• Keeps bus interior clean by sweeping and removing trash as needed
• Attends training programs, testing programs, first aid courses, refresher courses and other meetings as scheduled
• Complies with state laws, rules and regulations and school policies relative to student transportation
• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students and in support of the school’s mission statement.
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education, Certifications & Experience:

• Current, valid Washington State Driver's License required
• Clean driving record required
• Valid and current CPR and First-Aid cards required
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Experience working with children preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good and safe driving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility, maturity, cooperation, energy, enthusiasm, and an understanding of a school environment
• Basic email and internet skills in order to use our online scheduling calendar
• Required to have a personal cell phone

If this sounds like you, please click on Apply Now, follow the instructions to complete our online employment application. Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas School and this position.

Positions open until filled. No phone calls please.

www.stthomasschool.org

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.