Bus Driver

Description

Position Title: Bus Driver

Reports To: Director of Early Learning Department / Preschool Director

Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $21.68 per hour

Latino Network’s mission is:
Leading with love, we cultivate our staff and community as a powerful force for radical social change. We do this through Latino community‑driven programs, advocacy, and service. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self‑determination, that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families.

We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

Latino Network seeks committed and energetic community members who have a strong desire to improve educational outcomes for Latino children. As part of a dedicated team working toward a shared vision, in partnership with parents, the bus driver ensures children are safely transported between home and learning environment. If you share similar life experiences to those of the families in Escuelita Esperanza, are committed to giving back to your community, and bring experience working with families with young children, this position is for you.

This position transports program children to and from home during school days and is a critical part of the team in maintaining the safety of the children and the continued growth and sustainability of Latino Network’s early childhood programs. The bus driver will also on occasion transport parents and program children to the center’s activities. The bus driver also ensures that the highest possible safety standards are followed in the operation and maintenance of the assigned vehicle.

Follows all state, local, and organizational requirements. The bus driver also plays a key role in the continued development of the children while in their care. When possible and following all safety protocols the bus driver will engage the children through songs and open‑ended questions, continuing to provide a safe learning environment.

• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections for the operation of the bus, including all emergency equipment; record inspections on daily logs.
• Maintain bus records, keep all mileage records, maintenance records, and gasoline purchases, and submit to Facilities Manager as required.
• Bus maintenance will be scheduled and completed in collaboration with the IT/Facilities manager.
• Ensure the bus has all required safety equipment on board, usable, and unobstructed.
• Keep bus clean, free of debris and any safety hazards at all times. Conduct Emergency Evacuations at minimum three (3) times per year.
• Provide School Bus and Pedestrian Safety training to children and parents within the first thirty (30) days of school.
• Work with facilities manager to establish and maintain the most economical daily route. Ensure timely communication of any schedule adjustments/changes to parents and preschool director.
• Maintain a current student roster including the child’s name, address, and estimated time of pick‑up/drop‑off and name(s) of adults authorized to pick up children from the bus stop, and a map of the route in the bus and in the classroom for substitute drivers and classroom teachers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date emergency contact information on all children in the program.
• Ensure each child is released to the care of an authorized individual on the Permission to Release form.
• Observe and report incidents of concern of children on the bus to the Preschool Director.
• Report all accidents to the proper authorities per state requirements.
• Assist with the required use of seat belts for all passengers, and ensure that all children are placed in appropriate height/weight child safety restraints.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements required.
• Must be able to pass drug…