Part-Time Bus Driver

NorthPointe Christian Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthPointe Christian Schools is an independent Christian school formed in 1972 serving over 1,300 preschool through high school students from over 120 churches. NPC's pairs academic excellence with a strong, Christ-centered environment to reach our mission of "equipping students to impact their world for Jesus Christ." We are seeking a bus driver for our morning shuttle and other trips that occur through the day. This position will average 15-25 hours per week. NorthPointe is willing to pay for training and expenses.

Requirements

Active Christian in agreement and willing to sign the NorthPointe Christian School’s Foundational statements.
High school diploma/GED preferred.
CDL license with S&P Endorsement required.
Clean driving record that meets the requirements of the NorthPointe Christian School’s insurance company, primarily including no previous conviction of a felony, alcohol, or drug-related offense while driving, or excessive speeding violations or chargeable accidents.
Able to meet deadlines and perform duties with time constraints.
Able to pass required background checks and fingerprint screening.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a bus driver and working with children preferred.
Working knowledge of first aid procedures.
Excellent communication skills and can communicate effectively and positively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

Transport students on the morning between campuses.
Transport students to field trips and other events.
Assist Athletic Department with transportation to and from athletic events.
Exercise safety, responsibility, and care for the school vehicle in operation and possession.
Inspect the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
Be attentive to traffic and weather conditions.
Follow the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
Regularly check vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
Do not operate the vehicle with any defect that would prevent safe operation.
Monitor and report fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
Report delays, accidents, and emergencies.
Maintain a clean vehicle.
Operate the vehicle in a manner consistent with reasonable practices that avoid abuse, theft, or neglect.
Obey all traffic laws.
Obey requirements for seat belt usage.
Refrain from smoking in a school vehicle.
Refrain from the use of a cell phone while driving. Use cell phone when parked only.
Model Biblical character and integrate Biblical principles and Scripture into daily interactions with students and staff.
Minister to students through prayer, encouragement, and wise counsel.
Support the School’s Foundational Statements and mission through word and deed.
Enforce conduct and safety rules on the bus.
Define responsible Christian behavior for students when on the bus, including guidelines and consequences for good and bad behavior.
Follow procedures and protocols in the Employee Handbook.
Be knowledgeable on guidelines for driving and interacting with students, including making all efforts to avoid driving alone with a student, especially of the opposite gender.