Job Description
Position Type: Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted: 3/26/2024
Location: Odyssey Charter School
Date Available: Immediate Openings
District: Odyssey Charter School
School Bus Driver Position Status: 10-month, Full-Time Reports to: Transportation Manager Salary: Earn from $27.24 up to $34.83/hour based on CDL experience! About Us: The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,400 students. Our School is grounded in Hellenic Education, has a growing, nationally recognized, dual Greek language immersion program, the only one in the country; OCS is also proud of its innovative green initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens who utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents equitably and democratically to create a positive culture where all students can find success.
Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws
If you or someone you know enjoys working with children, has a mature attitude, and the flexibility to take on full-time job, we are hiring BUS DRIVERS! Enjoy profitable employment with an abundance of opportunity to earn extra income through extracurricular routes and public Charter Runs if you choose!
Position Goals: Safely transport school students, stakeholders and other passengers in a friendly and clean environment.
Basic Job Qualifications: - Previous experience as a School Bus Driver is preferred.
- Ability to maintain safe conditions on the bus; i.e. ensure students remain back to back and bottom to bottom.
- Good vision, hearing, mental alertness, dependability, and neat appearance.
- Flexible, cooperative attitude in working with a diverse population; students, school personnel, co-workers and all stakeholders.
- Directional knowledge and familiarity of Delaware's geography to quickly learn various routes.
- Ability to follow instructions, take direction, and take initiative as needed.
- Willingness to jump in and provide coverage where needed.
Standard Requirements: - High School Diploma
- Favorable Criminal Background Check
- Favorable Child Abuse Registry Check
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Favorable Motor Vehicle Record Check
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Passenger and School Bus endorsement
- Tuberculin Test
- Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck
Interested applicants are asked to apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, and active license. Applicants are asked to provide the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year if available.
Contact a member of our Human Resources Team to obtain a paper application; 302/516-8000. Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.
Barley Mill Plaza
4319 Lancaster Pike | Wilmington, DE 19805
T: 302 516 8000 | F: 888 780 5962
Job Tags
Extra income, Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours