We are seeking passionate Christian school bus drivers to join our K-10 school community. The successful candidates will be responsible for a morning and afternoon bus route.  They will also work with the Director of Project Development to facilitate transportation needs for planned weekly field trips. The candidate must stand on the Word of God and be led by the Spirit of God.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates love and respect to every student
• Model and promote the school’s Christian values and beliefs
• Act as a mentor and role model for students
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

• Operate a school bus by assessing traffic and road conditions, monitoring student behavior and other factors necessary to safely deliver student passengers to and from school by adhering to state laws and school district policies. Drivers will be evaluated on driving and student management skills annually. 
• Responsible for making stops at authorized locations and transporting only authorized passengers. Update routes and maps and adjust timetables as necessary. Communicates all route changes and hazards to the appropriate office staff personnel.
• Performs bus safety pre-trip inspections as required by law to assure proper vehicle working condition. Maintains all safety equipment. Drivers will be evaluated on pre-trip inspections annually. 

• Communicates to mechanics all defects and maintenance needs.
• Organizes and performs bus evacuations and selects and trains bus safety assistants. Reports all stop arm violations to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Responsible for ensuring the safety of all students entering and exiting the bus by stopping all traffic in accordance with state law. 
• Monitors student behavior and provides written reports for all incidents of misconduct to the administrative staff. Communicates student conduct and route information to parents and school staff as necessary. 
• Maintains a safe and sanitary bus environment for students by sweeping and dusting the interior daily. Is responsible to see that the exterior of the bus is washed twice monthly and that the emergency lights are free of dirt and snow. 
• Attends meetings and completes certification training for CPR/First Aid and drivers license testing as required. 
• Performs daily record keeping activities such as pre-trip inspection forms, route surveys and route maps. 
• Performs tasks as apparent or assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Commitment to a vibrant walk with Christ including regular spiritual disciplines of prayer, Bible reading, church attendance, and accountability.  Candidates must be in agreement with the SJA Statement of Faith and Philosophy of Education.
• 2 Years Experience with Commercial Driver’s License Preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other school staff
• Passion for making a positive impact on students’ lives

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and a testimony of faith to info@sacredjourneyacademy.org with the desired position in the subject line.