BUS DRIVER

GITWANGAK ELEMENTRY AND DAYCARE - JOB POSTING SCHOOLS BUS DRIVER POSITION Gitwangak Education Society (GES) invites individual applications/resumes for a full-time Bus Driver for the Elementary School and Daycare students. This is a full-time appointment from September 6, 2022 - June 28, 2023. The successful candidate will be required to drive the elementary school bus (52 passenger bus) for the elementary school student’s ages 6yrs to 12 years of age and the 25 passenger school bus for the Daycare student’s ages 3-5 years of age. Extra hours may apply for field trips. Essential Qualifications: Clean Drivers abstract Valid Class 1 Drivers License Valid First Aid Provide 2 Reference Letters Medical Clearance Roles and Responsibilities: Be accountable to the Administrator and Principal. Provide a new schedule yearly based on enrollment Be Kind, gentle, and patient with children. Become familiar with the child discipline policy of the School Ensure that a staff member or volunteer over the age of 19 accompany the rides for safety reasons Ensure that there is written permission slips from parents before the child rides the bus for field trips Check drop-off sheet daily that is posted in the school for different drop offs for child Ensure the buses are in safe running order Ensure regular maintenance on the 52 passenger bus, 15 passenger bus, and the 25 passenger bus Fill out the daily log book on the 3 buses Ability to schedule regular maintenance appointments and bring the buses to the appointments Daily sanitization and cleaning of the 3 buses The 3 buses will be cleaned once a week you will be paid an extra 3 hours a week for cleaning Extra hours may be applied for School/Daycare Field trips Contact the administrator if you are unable to drive the buses Ensure the sub driver is updated with bus routes, pick-up and drop-off times, and staff ride along schedules, etc. Complete a Request for leave form if you are unable to drive, and assist with finding a sub driver. Become familiar with the bus routes for both elementary and daycare to ensure you are consistent with the schedule. Provide a new schedule yearly based on enrolment Attend regular staff meetings and provide input. Also, must Attend required staff training when provided. Be a team player and work with all staff in a positive manner and provide support as needed Exceptional inter-personal skills and particularly those related to parent/community involvement Salary: $21/hour Closing Date: August 26, 2022 or until the position is filled. Start Date: August 29, 2022 Probationary Period: 3 months Please mail/ e-mail: cover letter, resume, references, Criminal Record, drivers abstract, and supporting documents to: Gitwangak Education Society, Attn: Lesley Morgan P.O. Box 280 Kitwanga, BC. V0J 2A0 Email for more information or to send your resume: [email protected] All applications must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.