Bus Driver

, an IB continuum school in the city of Chicago, serves students in primary, middle school and high school. We are looking for a bus driver (part time).


Why Daystar Academy?

• Compelling Mission: Empower students to positively impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education.
• World Class Location: Based in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago near the bustling Loop city center and world-renowned institutions such as the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium.
• Legacy of Excellence: Teach at a school with a reputation for academic excellence, spiritual dedication, and commitment to diversity.
• Vibrant, Diverse Community: Engage with a supportive community of parents, staff, and students who represent and embrace all the diversity Chicago has to offer.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a dedicated staff, care for your well-being, and professional development opportunities.

The minimum qualifications for this position:

• Possess a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Hold a current School Bus Driver's Permit
• Certified in First Aid and CPR for all age groups transported
• While we welcome global applicants, we can currently only accept international applicants already paired with a Visa organization
• Commitment to Daystar's and to teaching at a Christian school
• Commitment to the faith development of Daystar students

Essential Job Functions Relative to role as Bus Driver:

• Ensures the safety and well-being of children and adults being transported to and from the program and on field trips.
• Arranges for the annual state inspection of the bus(as) before program begins to transport children; assures, with prior approval, purchases and/or repairs are made pursuant to state inspection.
• Completes a comprehensive written inspection of the bus daily, reporting any conditions of concern to the Head of School, or delegated staff person, before transporting children.
• Ensures that the communication device (e.g. two-way radio, cellular phone) is in proper working order before each trip.
• 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.
• Ensures that the bus always has sufficient fuel.
• In consultation with the Head of School, develops and follows efficient and safe written bus routes.
• Operates bus in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations to the Head of School immediately.
• With the assistance teachers and chaperones, ensures all children are in age appropriate child safety restraints at all times during transportation.
• Assists with ensuring child/staff ratios are maintained on the bus and provides day to day guidance to the teachers and chaperones.
• With the assistance of the teachers and chaperones, follows safe bus loading and unloading procedures.
• Follows procedures to guarantee no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, including ensuring all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Keeps the bus clean and free of debris; follows other bus cleaning procedures.
• Routinely inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports needs to the Head of School, or delegated staff person.
• Manages bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as needed. Documents all drills in writing.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures.
• In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written accident report as required by delegate's procedure and other authorities.
• Attends and participates in center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees.
• Model positive and respectful interactions with students and all members of the Daystar community at all times.
• Support professional collaboration with teachers and staff members to ensure consistency and continuity in classroom programs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff through problem-solving, flexibility, communication and encouragement.
• Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook.
• Build a sense of trust in the school by fostering a respectful, cordial, and professional relationship with parents.
• Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times.
• Respect all school procedures and organizational structure.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

If you desire to work in a growing, faith-based, intentionally diverse, urban International Baccalaureate school, we look forward to receiving your application.

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour


Daystar Academy is a unique community where students are provided with a nurturing learning environment that allows them to explore, discover, and create. We are committed to more than academic excellence. Our curriculum allows students to engage with subject matter in experiential ways and promotes curiosity, problem solving, and respect of differences in thought and opinion. We foster a beautifully diverse student body that is made up of a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Our goal is to build a school community that reflects the diversity of the city and God's Kingdom.


Daystar's mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.