School Bus Driver

Company Description

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free, public charter network in California’s Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, WCPA offers two free state-of-the-art TK–12 public charter schools serving 2,400 students in Lost Hills and Delano, California.

Our mission is to provide a world-class education by fostering a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation, preparing them to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

At WCPA, students have access to innovative learning experiences and technology, rooted in health and wellness. Signature programs and offerings include:

• On-site student wellness centers to support everyday health
• Over 30 sports teams to encourage physical activity
• Learning farms and teaching kitchens where students develop healthy habits
• Harvest Hall, a modern dining hall offering healthy, scratch-made food daily
• Wonderful Career Pathways, a free program where students can earn up to 60 college credits and an associate degree while in high school
• And much more!

Recognized for its leadership, innovation, and commitment to equity, Wonderful College Prep Academy was named School of the Year under the Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award in 2026 by the California Charter Schools Association. This honor reflects WCPA’s dedication to providing a world-class education while shaping and inspiring the next generation of leaders throughout the Central Valley and beyond. In addition, WCPA’s Delano and Lost Hills campuses have been recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for the past two years by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for their exceptional commitment to student and staff well-being and the advancement of physical, mental, and social-emotional health.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, and skilled communicators who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team committed to paradigm-shifting work to ensure long-term success within California’s Central Valley and beyond.

Wonderful College Prep Academy has a unique partnership with The Wonderful Company. Visit csr.wonderful.com to learn more about The Wonderful Company’s global philanthropic work.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Manager, School Bus Driver is a journey-level driver who drives a school bus over designated routes for the purpose of transporting students to and from school and on special trips. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervisor of Transportation. This position requires the performance of manual and routine tasks, which are governed by well-established or well-known procedures and regulations. Will exercise independent judgment when applying specific instructions and established methods to well-defined situations, particularly in human relations challenges where there is a requirement to exercise tact, patience and firmness to maintain order and safety of students both on the bus and at bus stops, and to interact with parents and the public. May or may not be required to transport students with special learning needs, physical and/or mental challenges. A School Bus Driver II is a journey level position driver at Wonderful College Prep Academy and is eligible for all trip assignments including out of town and local trips. A School Bus Driver II has immediate access to assistance from the Supervisor or other qualified staff through two-way radio for emergency or unusual situations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drives a school bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
• Escorts students across streets and roadways when necessary, stopping traffic as needed.
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations making departure and arrival times as scheduled.
• Inspects bus prior to operation for safety purposes. Cleans windshields and headlights. Cleans interior and exterior of buses as needed, including, but not limited to, picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, and wiping and cleaning upholstery. Services bus with fuel and oil.
• Maintains appropriate behavior among students on bus and while the bus is parked at bus stops. Follows District policies regarding student control and contact with parents and the public.
• Reports problems or equipment malfunctions. Reports incidents which affect the safety of
• students.
• Performs first aid or emergency assistance. Maintains records of all trips. Files accident reports.
• Attends scheduled safety meetings and safety programs.
• Operates wheelchair ramp and lift. Safely and properly secures wheelchairs inside the bus.
• Completes accurate records as required by State and District laws and policies.
• Required to works onsite as campus supervision for school during non-transporting hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location: This role will cover Delano and Lost Hills.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Thursday

Morning: 5:00 am -10:00 am

Afternoon: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Friday

Morning: 5:00 am - 10:00 am

Afternoon: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Pay: $30.00/Hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Requires: valid California Class “B” Driver’s License with “P” endorsement and “S” endorsement and air brake endorsement
• Valid California Special School Bus Driver Certificate
• Valid American Red Cross First Aid
• AED Certificate
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid D.O.T bus driver’s Medical Certificate.
• Ability to read and write sufficiently to perform all the duties of the position including understanding applicable laws, regulations and codes required.
• Successful completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a school bus and successful completion of 20 hours of instruction behind the wheel of a school bus required.

Skills, Knowledge:

• Requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of safe bus driving practices.
• Requires a thorough understanding of bus operation and safety sufficient to recognize problems and take appropriate action.
• Must have a thorough understanding of State laws, rules and regulations and Education Code sections pertaining to school bus operations and pupil transportation.
• Must know and understand how to apply first aid practices.
• Requires effective communication skills.
• Requires the ability to perform all the duties of the position with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to drive a school bus safely and efficiently while keeping to well established schedules.
• Requires the ability to maintain order among students, both while driving and at bus stops.
• Must be able to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action.
• Requires the ability to maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition.
• Must administer first aid to ill or injured students.
• Must learn designated bus route, including stops and traffic hazards.
• Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis and to sit for prolonged periods of time. Requires the ability to maintain required records.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with peers, students, parents, and members of the public.
• Requires arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive bus.
• Requires visual acuity including depth perception.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires hearing sufficient to be aware of traffic and road distractions/conditions and listen to children.
• Flexible, varying schedules, early morning shifts.
• Friendly, willing to greet students each morning with a smile and a pleasant attitude to make them feel comfortable and prepare them to learn when they get to the classroom.
• Dependable, willing to be on the job every day possible creating a consistent, safe, and reliable means of transportation for all students.

Additional Information

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• WCPA offers an optional 403b with company match (5%)
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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