Floater Teacher & Bus Driver (Part or Full time)

The Goddard School of Leesburg, VA • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

Join our team at The Goddard School – Leesburg, VA, where we provide a premium early childhood education experience in a safe, nurturing, and dynamic environment. This dual role combines classroom support as a Resource Teacher/Floater with transportation responsibilities as a Bus Driver for our After School Program.

Role Summary
This position serves two key functions:
Bus Driver (approx. 1 hour/day): Drive the school van to pick up children from local elementary schools and return them safely to The Goddard School. This round-trip route runs each school day afternoon.
Resource Teacher / Floater (remaining hours): Support teaching and childcare across multiple classrooms as needed, filling in where faculty coverage is required throughout the day.
Benefits & Perks
Health & wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a generous childcare discount.
Professional growth: We invest in your development through training, flexible scheduling to accommodate coursework, and pathways toward teaching certification. We promote from within.
Supportive team: You will receive ongoing support from faculty and school leadership to develop your classroom and caregiving skills.
Recognition: We celebrate our teachers year-round through formal recognition programs.

Requirements

• Valid Virginia driver's license with a clean driving record.
• CDL or eligibility to obtain one may be required depending on vehicle type (school will provide guidance).
• Ability to pass a background check, including driving record review.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion for young children.
• Dependable, adaptable, and a collaborative team player.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to support child safety and program facilitation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in early childhood education or childcare.
• Experience transporting children or passengers professionally.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the school vehicle on the daily after school pickup route (approx. 1 hour round-trip).
• Ensure all children are properly secured and accounted for during transport.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections per safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs and comply with all applicable traffic laws and school policies.
• Communicate promptly with school leadership regarding any route changes, delays, or incidents.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's social and emotional development across age groups.
• Assist lead teachers with instructional activities, transitions, and daily routines.
• Build positive, professional relationships with families.
• Collaborate with the full faculty team and adapt to classroom needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a generous childcare discount.
• We invest in your development through training, flexible scheduling to accommodate coursework, and pathways toward teaching certification. We promote from within.
• You will receive ongoing support from faculty and school leadership to develop your classroom and caregiving skills.
• We celebrate our teachers year-round through formal recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed