Bus Driver - Part Time

ABOUT EAST END PREP East End Prep, located in the heart of East Nashville, is empowering Kindergarten - 8th grade scholars with the foundation necessary to excel in high school and college completion. At East End Prep, we are built on the firm belief that great teachers given the right environment to perform on a high level and "work their magic" in the classroom is the key to overall student and school success. Joining the faculty of East End Prep in 2025, fourteen years after opening, is a chance to help continue to grow a top-performing school entrenched in a relentless commitment to excellence. You will be part of a team of stellar educators building a top performing K-8 school. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES This work requires operating a passenger bus on assigned activities, sporting events, and routes on a part-time, as-needed basis. Responsibilities of an East End Prep bus driver include, but are not limited to: Performs routine walk-around inspection on bus before accepting passengers; reports any defects to Director of Operations. Safely operates a passenger bus on an assigned route, adhering promptly to time schedule. Maintains order/discipline on the bus at all times. Prepares and records basic reports on discipline issues, trip deviation, mechanical malfunction of buses and equipment, accidents, and incidents. The driver provides directions and information about the bus schedules. Monitors bus entry for passenger safety. Update route as necessary for a safe and efficient ride. Meet and greet visitors, staff and students with a smile. Maintain discipline and safety on a bus of elementary and middle school students. Qualifications: Graduation from high school (GED acceptable) and experience in bus or similar vehicle operation; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Demonstrated, substantive experience in the operation of large buses. Has knowledge of bus operation and bus equipment. Has considerable knowledge of motor vehicle laws, ordinances and safe driving practices, and streets and locations within the City of Nashville. Has knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to proper bus operation. Must have the ability to sit, drive, and maneuver long-wheel-based vehicles for extended periods of time. Demonstrates a mature, calm and responsible attitude in dealing with the students, and has the ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the general public. Has possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid Tennessee Commercial Class B, P and S Driver's license, air brake qualified and passenger endorsement and an excellent driving record. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Created: 2026-03-10