Part-Time Bus Driver
With Additional Hours Available
THE POSITION
Are you a CDL school bus driver looking for a consistent part-time schedule with opportunities for
additional hours?
The Park School of Baltimore is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Bus Driver to join our warm and supportive school community.
This role offers a steady split-shift schedule during the school year, with additional opportunities for
athletic trips, field trips, and extra driving assignments if desired. Summer driving opportunities may also be available.
Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.
We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education.
We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.
The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 803 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.
schedule
- Approximately 20 hours/week during the school year
- Morning route: 6–8 AM
- Afternoon route: 2:45–5:45 PM
- Additional hours available based on trips and activities
key RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely transport students to and from school and school-related activities.
- Maintain student safety and enforce appropriate bus conduct.
- Ensure students board and exit at designated stops only.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain cleanliness of assigned bus.
- Report mechanical issues, accidents, or safety concerns promptly.
- Support and participate in required emergency evacuation procedures and drills, following school safety protocols.
- Ensure bus is stocked with required safety and first aid supplies.
- Complete required CPR/First Aid training (provided by the school).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- Satisfactory driving record
- Ability to meet DOT physical requirements (FMCSA medical certification required)
- Successful completion of background check, fingerprinting, and required child safety clearances
- Prior school bus driving experience preferred, but not required for qualified applicants
- Dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working with children
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing (DOT/FMCSA compliant)
- Annual medical certification (DOT physical)
- Periodic safety training and certification updates as required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Hourly rate: $25-$26/hour
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for individuals and family members
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Sick Time
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Additional paid driving opportunities available (field trips, athletics, events)
- Consistent weekday schedule aligned with the academic calendar
- Summer driving opportunities may be available
application process:
Interested candidates must apply by submitting a résumé, and completed employment application (found here) to the both [email protected] and [email protected].
The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee’s duties.
