Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute School Bus Driver(P/T- 25 Hours per week)

Valley Christian Schools is hiring substitute bus drivers! Our bus drivers pick students up in the morning bring them home after school and drive students to school sponsored events. If you love kids and are looking for part-time work consider becoming a VCS bus driver.

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Transportation the Substitute School Bus Driver covers regular bus drivers when they are unavailable to operate school buses on passenger routes transporting pupils and school groups to and from school to other schools and events and on special field trips. Drivers are required to perform a variety of non-bus driving duties including performing crossing guard duties safety checks of vehicles and equipment and maintaining a daily log as assigned.

Responsibilities Include:

• Drive a bus for any designated route according to an established time schedule; pick
  up and discharge pupils at designated stops; assist students crossing streets as
  necessary.
• Transport students and teachers on special educational field trips and to athletic
  events as directed.
• Crossing guard duties in the morning and/or afternoon
• Perform daily check of bus and safety equipment; clean and fuel bus; report
  mechanical difficulties to appropriate staff.
• Maintain daily records of mileage student count driving time and non-driving time;
  prepare monthly reports.
• Supervise student behavior on bus according to established policies and procedures.
• Attend in-service training and other meetings as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Part-Time Benefits Include:

• A guarantee of 25 hours per week
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
• Paid Personal Days and Sick Time
• Up to 17 paid holidays (Dependent on Schedule)

For consideration applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/fingerprinting and a drug screen. Please submit resumes and inquiries to attn: BusDriver1221

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual students needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students. Valley Christian Schools has over 1300 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.

Qualifications

• Possess a Class B commercial drivers license with passenger endorsement air brake endorsement and Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol (company willing to assist with obtaining endorsements)
• Pass a First Aid test issued by the Highway Patrol or American Red Cross
• Have a medical examination every two years.
• Drive school bus safely.
• Punctual and Dependable
• Maintain order among students while on a bus.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Adapt to interruptions and changes in the daily routine.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exhibit Christian character and behavior in all interactions with students and adults
• Supports the Mission and Doctrinal Statement of Valley Christian Schools

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position involves sedentary work; prolonged sitting is performed most of the time
• Occasional bending stooping lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds

For consideration applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/fingerprinting and a drug screen.