After-School Bus Driver

Friends Academy After-School Bus Driver

FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Athletics & Physical Education

Schedule: Academic School Year, September to June

Date Prepared: October 2026

Friends Academy

Located on a beautiful 65-acre campus in Locust Valley, NY, Friends Academy is a Quaker, vibrant, independent day school committed to academic excellence, integrity, and community. Friends Academy provides an extraordinary environment where employees are valued as essential partners in student success. Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit, purpose-driven community dedicated to supporting students across academics, athletics, and extracurricular life.

Summary of Position:

The After-School Bus Driver safely, reliably, and efficiently transports students between school facilities, after-school programs, and extracurricular activity destinations throughout New York State. Driving a 14-passenger vehicle, the driver ensures full compliance with all federal, state, and New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) safety standards. Responsibilities include conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, performing mandatory post-route student checks, and upholding exceptional safety standards at all times.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Meet the physical demands essential to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential responsibilities include:

● Safely transport students to and from school and activities

● Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.

● Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.

● Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).

● Maintain inspection logs, promptly report mechanical issues, and keep the bus clean and sanitary.

● Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.

● Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.

● Model positive behavior, maintain a controlled environment onboard, and represent the organization with professionalism

Schedule: Games follow the school calendar.

Hours: Are between 15 and 30 per week. Varies based on seasonal athletic programming.

Standard Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:30 to 6:15 pm/7:00 pm

Winter Hours: 3:30 pm to as late as 10: 00 pm, during basketball season

Requirements:

A minimum of 1 year of proven experience driving a bus

Possess a valid NYS CDL License, clean driving record with no major infractions

Must meet and maintain all NYS DMV Article 19-A driver qualification standards, including mandatory pre-employment screenings

Have completed school driver safety training upon hire

Effective time management skills

Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations at all times

Able to communicate effectively and clearly

Able to troubleshoot problems independently

Strong emotional control and able to remain calm in a crisis or emergency

Compensation: This position will be paid hourly, $28-$35 per hour, with paid waiting time during games and events. Guaranteed minimum pay of 3 hours per assignment. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience and other factors. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good-faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume with a cover letter for consideration to recruitment@fa.org. We are unable to accept paper resumes or phone inquiries about this position. Candidates should possess a valid CDL License and required endorsements when applying for this position

Visit us at www.https://www.friendsacademy.org/ and find out why FA is a great place to work!

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Candidates must satisfy all NYS Department of Education (NYSED) and NYS DMV Article 19-A physical standards prior to and during employment. Must meet state-mandated vision and hearing standards. This role requires frequent sitting for extended periods while operating a motor vehicle, as well as standing, stooping, bending, reaching overhead, repeatedly turning the head/neck, and assisting students with seatbelts and wheelchair/mobility restraints. Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world as we deepen and elevate our educational program.

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

We invite you to visit our FA Diversity, Equity Inclusion webpage.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Able to meet NYS DMV Article 19-A driver qualification standards

Experience:

• bus driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Locust Valley, NY 11560 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35