School Bus Driver

Island School (ischool.org) seeks a School Bus Driver for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and onward. The position is full-time and begins in mid-January  for the 2025-2026 academic year.  Under the direction of the Director of Campus Operations and Transportation Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving Island School buses, transporting students to and from their designated bus stops and the schoolʻs campus, school events including field trips, student activities before, during, and after school hours and to special events as required. Drivers ensure safety for all bus passengers and adhere to the assigned bus schedule.  Salary Range - $25 to $27 per hour depending on experience. Island School covers costs of license update training and endorsements, as needed.  

Island School is a WASC/HAIS accredited PK-12 independent day school with a total enrollment of 450+ students. More information about Island School, its educational philosophies, mission statement and its curriculum can be found on the school’s website at ischool.org. 

Qualifications include:

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License from the State of Hawaii
• Provide a current clear traffic abstract and proof of insurance.
• Willingness to submit to random drug screenings.
• CDL School Bus License/endorsements or agree to acquire.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Able to speak effectively and communicate on several levels (adults, children, school faculty/staff)

Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands schoolʻs mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage effective on the first day of the month following your date of hire, as well as access to a complimentary daily salad bar for lunch.  Our families are engaged and exceptionally supportive of the important work all of our employees contribute to the school. 

Applications should be directed to Nancy Nagramada, Head of School.  Information can be emailed to:  [email protected].  Please include a letter of introduction, a résumé, and at least two professional references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close the application period when the position is filled.  No phone calls, please. 

Island School is an equal opportunity employer.  The School strives to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws.  Our policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest and court record, reproductive health decision, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, citizenship status, military/veterans status, or other characteristics protected under applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and/or executive orders.  This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, discipline, compensation, working conditions, and benefits.