Benefits:- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
Part-Time School Bus Driver
Company: LeafSpring School
Location: Ballantyne, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience
Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services
Safely Drive. Positively Impact. Join the LeafSpring Team!
Do you enjoy working with children and take pride in providing safe, dependable transportation?
LeafSpring School at Ballantyne is looking for a
responsible, caring, and safety-focused Part-Time School Bus Driver to join our team.
Our Bus Drivers play an important role in the LeafSpring experience by ensuring children arrive at school, field trips, and other activities
safely, comfortably, and on time. We are looking for someone who is dependable, patient, professional, and enjoys being part of a team that puts children first.
Why Work at LeafSpring School?
- Work-life balance is a priority with a part-time schedule
- No late evening or weekend shifts
- Meals provided daily
- Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
Your Role as a School Bus Driver
As a
School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting children to and from LeafSpring School and approved activities while providing a warm, welcoming, and professional experience for every child.
You will work closely with school leadership and teachers to ensure transportation runs smoothly and that all safety and licensing requirements are followed.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport children to and from school, field trips, and approved activities
- Follow all state, local, and company transportation regulations and safety procedures
- Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Ensure children are properly seated, supervised, and secured according to applicable regulations
- Complete required transportation and attendance documentation accurately
- Maintain accurate passenger counts and follow established loading and unloading procedures
- Communicate professionally with teachers, administrators, families, and children
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized bus environment
- Report vehicle concerns, maintenance needs, accidents, incidents, or safety concerns immediately
- Assist with loading and unloading children while maintaining constant awareness of their safety
- Follow established bus routes, schedules, and transportation procedures
- Provide a calm, positive, and respectful environment for children while riding the bus
- Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families
- Assist with other transportation-related duties as assigned by school leadership
Qualifications
- **Valid Driver's License **
- Clean and satisfactory driving record
- At Least 21 years old
- Previous experience driving a school bus, childcare transportation vehicle, or passenger vehicle preferred
- Experience working with children is preferred
- Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, drug screening, and licensing requirements
- Ability to safely assist children entering and exiting the vehicle
- Dependable, punctual, patient, and safety-minded
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a variety of situations
- Ability to follow established safety procedures and transportation protocols
- High school diploma or GED
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate understands that being a school bus driver is about more than simply driving from one location to another. You are a
trusted member of our school community and play an important role in creating a safe and positive experience for children.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Safety-first
- Dependable and punctual
- Patient and caring with children
- Professional and approachable
- A strong communicator
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Attentive to detail
- Able to respond appropriately to changing situations
Make a Difference Every Day
Every trip is an opportunity to create a positive experience for a child. If you are a
safe, dependable, and caring driver who wants to be part of a team that puts children and families first, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today to become a Part-Time School Bus Driver at LeafSpring School at Ballantyne!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.