Part Time Bus Driver

Part Time Bus Driver

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students' interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operating a school bus and safely transporting students and staff to and from designated locations.
• Following assigned routes and schedules, maintaining a clean and operational vehicle, assisting students with boarding and disembarking.
• Adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations while providing excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.
• Performing daily pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it is in good working condition and report any mechanical issues or accidents promptly.
• Monitoring student behavior on the bus and address any disruptive actions in a calm, professional manner.
• Communicating effectively with school staff, parents, and administrators regarding student needs or concerns.
• Attend any required trainings and maintain necessary certifications/licenses.

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• School Bus Driving: 1 year (Required)
• Commercial Driving: 1 year (Required)
• Valid CDL license with P and S endorsements
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Must provide Driver Abstract Report issued by Department of Motor Vehicles
• Compliance with DOT physical examination and Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements
• Current Medical Card
• Minimum of three (3) years' previous safe driving experience.

Opportunities: NJ state pension plan enrollment; Paid time off; Opportunities for extra stipends.

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $40/hr

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP)