About the Role
Paragon Prep is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school, field trips, athletic events, and other school-related activities. This role is an important part of the student experience, helping ensure students are transported safely, schedules run smoothly, and families and school teams can rely on consistent, professional transportation support.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport students to and from field trips, sporting events, and other school-related activities.
- Ensure students’ safety and maintain appropriate behavior on the bus.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus to ensure safety standards are met.
- Adhere to scheduled routes and follow all traffic regulations.
- Collaborate with school staff to coordinate schedules for trips and events.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to ensure smooth transportation operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned related to student transportation.
- Support the school’s mission by fostering a positive and respectful environment for students.
Requirements
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements required.
- Previous experience driving a school bus is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to pass both state and federal background checks.
- Ability to manage and interact positively with a wide range of students from K–8.
- Availability for trips during the school day, with some events, such as field trips, requiring evening hours.
- Frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.
- Often carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
- Regularly hear and use clear vision with or without correction.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Paragon Prep
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Preferred previous experience driving a school bus
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Professional development
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee referral program
About the Company
- Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school.
- The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.
- Paragon Prep has delivered a rigorous and nurturing environment to students PK-8th grade since 1997.
- Graduates are ready for the honors program of any high school and participate in athletics, academic competitions, robotics, and community service projects.
- Paragon delivers a first-rate education in a small setting for students who are excited about learning.
- Beyond mastering the most challenging curriculum in the area and the opportunity to earn up to five high school credits, students at Paragon Prep have the chance to excel in competitive sports and explore a wide array of electives, enriching their educational journey.
Equal Opportunity
- Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
- The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
