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School Bus Driver & Cook

Job in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50265, USA
Listing for: Yellow-Brick-Road
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 - 18 USD Hourly USD 17.00 18.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At Yellow Brick Road, we're on a mission to put good humans into the world and leave it better than we found it. Our team creates warm, inclusive, and joyful environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. If you're energized by purpose, connection, and meaningful work, you'll love being part of a community that invests in your growth and celebrates what makes you exceptional.

The purpose of the Bus Driver & Cook role is to ensure the safe and reliable transportation of school-age children to and from neighboring elementary schools, while also supporting in the classroom to cover breaks and prepare meals as needed.

What You'll Do:

Bus Driver:

Safely transport children to and from school and on field trips.

Follow all safety procedures to ensure every child is accounted for, including head counts and walk-throughs of the bus after each trip.

Provide consistent, high-quality care that supports the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of every child - always using positive, respectful interactions.

Perform weekly bus inspections and refill essential fluids (washer fluid, oil, coolant, etc.); report findings to the Director.

Complete light cleaning duties on the bus and around the center.

Maintain annual training hours and comply with licensing regulations.

Greet every parent and child warmly and professionally.

Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Cook:

Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment.

Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals and snacks while following safe food-handling practices.

Deliver meals to classrooms and collect dirty dishes.

Wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, and ensure the kitchen is cleaned daily.

Complete light cleaning duties in the kitchen and assist with general center cleaning as needed.

Maintain annual training hours and comply with licensing regulations.

Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Support Staff

Assist classrooms with daily routines and transitions as needed.

Provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children and families.

Help with light cleaning, organization, and classroom support tasks.

Step in to cover staff breaks or support teachers when extra help is needed.

Maintain annual training hours and comply with licensing regulations.

Carry out any other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Physically capable of safely and quickly evacuating the vehicle in case of an emergency.

Must be alert, observant, and able to ensure the safety of children while driving and during transitions.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting children and class materials (up to 65lbs), bending, kneeling, and being active throughout the day.

Must pass background checks, including, Nebraska Child and Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry, Nebraska State Patrol fingerprinting process.

CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to complete upon hire).

Completion of Safe Kids Buckle Up training (provided by the center).

Willingness to complete required DHHS training and ongoing professional development.

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Employee Childcare Discount

Yellow Brick Road offers medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, childcare discounts, and an employee assistance program.

$17 - $18 USD

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