Summer Bus Driver
Summer Bus Driver
Seasonal, Part-Time, June 1 – July 24, 2026
THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF YOU…
- You enjoy starting and ending students’ summer days on a positive note by providing safe, dependable, and friendly transportation.
- You’re a confident, safety-minded driver who values consistency, responsibility, and attention to detail.
- You connect easily with students and families and bring a calm, welcoming presence to every ride.
- You like being part of a collaborative school community and take pride in supporting smooth, successful summer programs.
The Summer Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students on a designated summer bus route to and from campus. This role supports the School’s summer programming by ensuring reliable, timely, and safe transportation while fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for students. The driver operates a 14-passenger school bus and works collaboratively with Facilities and School staff to support daily operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Transportation & Safety
- Safely operate a 14-passenger school bus along an established summer route
- Transport students to campus in the morning and return them in the afternoon according to the daily schedule
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is safe, clean, and in proper working condition
- Follow all traffic laws, school transportation policies, and safety procedures
- Maintain appropriate student supervision and behavior expectations during transport
Communication & Coordination
- Communicate promptly with Facilities or designated school staff regarding delays, route concerns, or vehicle issues
- Maintain a professional, calm, and student-centered presence while interacting with students and families
- Coordinate daily schedules and needs with school staff as required
General Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records related to routes, mileage, or incidents as requested
- Support a positive and inclusive school culture aligned with Bosque School’s mission and values
- Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Bosque School Employee Handbook
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support summer operations
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to safely operate a 14-passenger bus (CDL not required)
- Prior experience driving children or working in a school or youth-serving environment preferred
- Strong reliability, punctuality, and attention to safety
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to working with culturally diverse students and contributing to an inclusive community
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Understanding that safety is as important as job completion; flexibility; ability to work closely with students and staff in caring and supportive style
- Commitment to Bosque School’s mission, core values, and Equity, Community, and Culture Principles and Best Practices for all employees, and the creation of a progressive, student-centered, inquiry-based educational model.
- Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation skills) and interpersonal skills.
WHO WE ARE
Bosque School, founded in 1994, is a non-profit, co-educational independent school serving approximately 400 students in grades 6-12, located in sunny, culturally dynamic, and affordable Albuquerque, New Mexico. We create transformative learning experiences that empower a diverse community of students to lead lives of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and compassionate contribution to a more just world. We manifest our mission through our core values of inspiring academic excellence, cultivating community, fostering integrity, and learning from place. Our dynamic, immersive, interdisciplinary learning environment challenges each student to think critically, creatively approach problems, and collaborate effectively with cultural competence. Bosque School has been voted the best private school in Albuquerque for four years running by the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards. Click here to experience a virtual tour of Bosque School and learn more at www.bosqueschool.org. For out-of-state candidates, you can access information about relocating to Albuquerque here and view a cost-of-living comparison here.