Lead School Age Teacher/ Bus Driver

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lead School Age Teacher/Bus Driver to join our vibrant educational community. This dual-role position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire young learners while ensuring their safe transportation to and from school. As a Lead Teacher, you will develop engaging curriculum tailored to school-age children, foster a positive classroom environment, and support their social, emotional, and academic growth. As a Bus Driver, you will prioritize safety, demonstrate excellent driving skills, and create a welcoming atmosphere for students during transit. This role is perfect for passionate educators who thrive on making a meaningful difference in children's lives through innovative teaching and responsible transportation management.

Duties

• Lead the planning and implementation of age-appropriate curricula that promote literacy, numeracy, social skills, and physical development for school-age children.
• Develop lesson plans that incorporate best practices in early childhood education, special education strategies, and Montessori methods where applicable.
• Manage classroom activities to ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and independence.
• Utilize behavior management techniques to support positive behavior and address challenges constructively.
• Conduct assessments aligned with standardized testing requirements to monitor student progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and staff to support each child's unique developmental needs, including early intervention strategies when necessary.
• Safely operate school buses according to all safety regulations, maintaining discipline and ensuring punctuality during pick-up and drop-off routines.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections before each route; report maintenance issues promptly to ensure vehicle safety standards are met.
• Foster open communication with students about bus safety rules and expectations to promote respectful behavior during transit.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, student progress, incident reports, and transportation logs in compliance with organizational policies.

Skills

• Extensive experience in childhood education with a strong background in curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom management.
• Proven ability to work effectively with children across various age groups, including toddlers through preschoolers and school-age students.
• Knowledge of special education needs, early intervention techniques, literacy education strategies, and Montessori methods is highly desirable.
• Skilled in behavior management techniques that promote positive social interactions and emotional well-being.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, colleagues, and community partners effectively.
• Experience operating school buses safely while adhering to all traffic laws and safety protocols; Must be 21 years of age to drive the bus and have a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with childhood development milestones, classroom experience in daycare or private school settings preferred.
• Ability to implement physical education activities and integrate math concepts into daily lessons creatively.
• Knowledge of standardized testing procedures and tutoring strategies to support academic achievement.
• Strong organizational skills for managing lesson plans, student records, transportation schedules, and incident documentation. Join us in shaping bright futures by combining your passion for teaching with your commitment to student safety! We value energetic professionals who are eager to inspire young minds while ensuring the highest standards of transportation safety are maintained at all times. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives every day!

Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age.

Must pass a drug screen, TB test, and a background check.

Ideal candidate would be open to a split schedule or be flexible with floating in different classrooms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person