Expanding our Fleet School Bus Drivers needed - Brightside Academy

Brightside Academy is a recognized early childhood education provider offering a safe, supportive, and educational environment focused on child development at every stage. We offer state-of-the-art facilities with a nationally recognized curriculum.

With 30+ locations throughout Pittsburgh and Philadelphia PA, Brightside Academy believes that our employees are our best resources for our children and communities. If you have a passion for growth and development, can thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, have worked in a capacity overseeing children for at least two years and are ready to excel in your career, we’d like to speak with you!

$3,000 Sign on Bonus Paid for Part Time (5 hours/day) School Bus Drivers

Job Responsibilities for School Bus Driver.

· Adheres to appropriate route as assigned.

· Ensure the safety of all students.

· Arrives to each assigned route location timely.

· Maintains the entry of driver’s log.

· Performs pre and post vehicle inspections; reports same.

· Responsible for a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.

· Monitors vehicle maintenance; refuels as required or requested.

· Communicates with dispatch via two-way radio.

· Complies with all general safety rules.

· Follows internal reporting for safety hazards.

· Escalates inappropriate student behavior.

· Obeys all traffic laws.

· May assist students with on and off boarding.

· Attends all general safety trainings.

Proficiencies for School Bus Driver.

· Strong customer service skills

· Verbal communication skills

· Possess friendly but stern disposition

· Above average patience

· Steadiness under pressure

· Possess time management skills.

· Intermediate Reasoning

Education/Experience for School Bus Driver

High school diploma or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have endorsements (P)assenger, (S)chool Bus, and (A)ir Brakes endorsement on his/her CDL licenses and the ability to successfully pass required backgrounds checks including but not limited to: Child Abuse Clearance, State Criminal, FBI Clearance, and drug/alcohol testing. *Must be 21 or older.