School Bus Driver

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: 

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  2013-2018
US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
National charter School, 2020
College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024
100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011 

The mission of CJCP is to provide  academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Year 2025-2026

Bus Driver

Responsibilities Include: 

• Operating a school bus and safely transporting  students and staff to and from designated locations. 

• Following assigned routes and schedules, maintaining a clean and operational vehicle, assisting students with boarding and disembarking. 

• Adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations while providing excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff. 

• Performing daily pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it is in good working condition and report any mechanical issues or accidents promptly 

• Monitoring student behavior on the bus and address any disruptive actions in a calm, professional manner

• Communicating effectively with school staff, parents, and administrators regarding student needs or concerns

• Attend any required trainings and maintain necessary certifications/licenses

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;

• Accounts for student attendance

• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;

• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;

• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;

• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• NJ Criminal History;

• Work authorization in the U.S.;

• Tuberculosis Test;

• School Bus Driving: 1 year (Required)

• Commercial Driving: 1 year (Required)

• Valid CDL license with P and S endorsements

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

• Must provide Driver Abstract Report issued by Department of Motor Vehicles

• Compliance with DOT physical examination and Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements

• Current Medical Card

• Minimum of three (3) years' previous safe driving experience.

Opportunities at CJCP:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;

• NJ state pension plan enrollment;

• Paid time off;

• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $45,000.00 per year