Bus Driver (AY26-27)

About the role

BB&N is seeking a Part-Time Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 School Year. We’re looking for applicants who are inspired by our mission to promote scholarship, integrity, and kindness. We are proud to offer our drivers the following compensation and benefits:

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (same hourly rate for extra trips such as field trips, sporting events, and all other school activities requiring transportation)
• Guaranteed minimum of 25 hours per week during the academic school year (likely to have consistent access to additional hours during the day, weekends, field trips, etc.)
• Paid Holidays, Snowdays, and accrued vacation time for hours worked
• Participation in our 403B retirement savings plan
• Licenses and DOT card maintenance fees covered
• Free lunches when school is in session
• Participation in professional development days
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, which will be paid in 2 parts: $1,000 at the end of 3 months and $1,000 at the end of 12 months
• Up to $1,000 for an additional prorated bonus paid in June 2027 to all regular BB&N employees

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Providing safe transportation to and from school, field trips, sporting events, and all other activities requiring bus transportation
• Transporting sports teams to/from various sporting events in the afternoons/evenings
• Transporting faculty & staff between all campuses as needed
• Following State and Federal traffic laws, including Registry of Motor Vehicles, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Committee, and local authorities, while operating the vehicle
• Aiding passengers on/off the bus when necessary
• Performing daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and safety checks as required by BB&N standards and state guidelines
• Reporting all observed student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintaining a clean vehicle and timely reporting of maintenance issues

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• US Citizen or Non-Domiciled CDL holders who are Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), H-2A (Temporary Agricultural Workers), H-2B (Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers), or E-2 (Treaty Investors)
• Valid Massachusetts State driver’s license for at least three (3) consecutive years and a minimum of two (2) years of professional driving experience in good standing
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with both Passenger and School Bus endorsements*
• Valid school bus license and all required documentation to drive a yellow school bus
• Valid DOT medical card and a current First Aid/CPR certification
• School Bus Certification or Permit
• Good communication skills; able to converse in English with children, parents, and staff
• Good judgment, attendance, and reliability
• Undergo a successful background check (CORI & SORI)
• Available to be on campus on short notice, for emergencies and other unforeseen facility needs
• Flexible to work overtime, including weekends and evenings, to support school events

Application

To Apply Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your resume or summary of your experience and three references.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols

Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

Core Values

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.