Preschool Bus Driver CDL Class B

Description

About The Pillars
The Pillars Christian Learning Centers are award-winning, faith-based preschools dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and outcomes in early childhood education. We are proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. businesses for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The Pillars was also voted the #1 Preschool/Daycare in San Antonio by readers of both the San Antonio Express-News and SA Current “Best of” awards in 2023 and earned the distinction of #1 Preschool/Daycare in the Dallas–Fort Worth area in both 2023 and 2024 by The Dallas Morning News Reader’s Choice Awards.

The Pillars blends faith-based values with evidence-based curriculum, nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually. Families trust The Pillars to provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children thrive.

Our Mission: Deliver a high-quality early childhood education program, helping students successfully reach important developmental, emotional, and academic milestones — all while instilling strong character and a lasting foundation of Christian faith.

Our Values: Quality, Integrity, Service, and Community.

The Pillars is proud to be part of Lantern Learning Group, a purpose-led network of preschools united by shared values and a commitment to exceptional early childhood education. Being part of this larger family provides our team with added resources, professional growth opportunities, and long-term stability—while allowing each school to maintain the unique culture and identity that makes it special in its community.

Position: Preschool Bus Driver CDL Class B 

 We are now accepting applications from caring, dedicated Preschool CDL Driver. We are specifically looking for those with an Early Childhood Education background. We are currently very interested in candidates who have a CDL license. Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate a school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations. 

Starting Salary: $18-$19/hour

Shift Hours Needed: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and then from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. 

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in special events, field trips, and special programs.
• Becomes familiar with state regulations and inspection procedures and policies and procedures as outlined in the staff handbook.
• Foster a nurturing classroom culture where children feel loved, valued, and supported
• Model faith-based values and positive behavior while guiding routines and expectations
• Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meets HHS and DFPS caregiver qualifications (age, background check, medical clearance, annual training)
• Previous teaching or childcare experience (preferred)
• Early Childhood Education coursework or certification (preferred)
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) (preferred)
• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs as needed
• Maintain clear visual and auditory supervision of children
•  Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.