Join the Carter G. Woodson School Team!

School Bus Driver

Starting Pay: $18.00 per Hour

Help Us Drive Scholar Success!

Carter G. Woodson School is a growing K–12 public charter school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving more than 500 scholars and supported by an outstanding team of over 80 dedicated employees.

We are looking for dependable, caring, and safety-minded individuals to join our Transportation Team. If you enjoy working with students, making a positive impact, and being part of a mission-driven school community, we would love to hear from you!

• Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Flexible opportunities for morning and afternoon routes
• Additional opportunities to earn extra hours transporting scholars to:
  • Athletic events
  • Field trips
  • School activities and special events
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our scholars every day

Great! We encourage experienced CDL drivers to apply.

Position Summary

The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting scholars to and from school and extracurricular activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service. This position plays an important role in ensuring that every scholar arrives safely and is greeted with a positive attitude each day.

Essential Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned routes while following all federal, state, and school transportation regulations.
• Transport scholars to and from school, athletic competitions, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities.
• Load and unload scholars safely at designated locations.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful environment on the bus.
• Communicate professionally with scholars, parents, staff, administrators, and community members.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Monitor the condition of tires, brakes, lights, windshield, wipers, fuel, emergency equipment, and other safety features.
• Ensure all scholars have exited the bus before completing each route.
• Report maintenance concerns, accidents, traffic violations, or safety issues promptly.
• Inventory emergency and first-aid equipment and notify the Transportation Supervisor of needed supplies.
• Follow established emergency evacuation procedures and complete required documentation when necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements preferred but not required at the time of application.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass all required background checks, drug screenings, and physical examinations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to scholar safety and dependable attendance.

Join Our Team!

At Carter G. Woodson School, our bus drivers are more than drivers—they are an important part of each scholar's educational journey. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive impact every day while earning additional hours through athletic events, field trips, and special activities, we encourage you to apply today!