Van Driver (Afternoon)

The Meadowbrook School is an independent, coeducational day school located on a beautiful 16-acre campus in Abington, Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia. The school serves students in Preschool through Grade 6. Founded in 1919, Meadowbrook combines strong academics with a joyful, close-knit community where every child is known and valued.

The Meadowbrook School is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that a welcoming, respectful environment supports the mission of the school and the wellbeing of every student, family, and staff member. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse school community.

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Afternoon Van Driver plays a vital role in getting students to afterschool activities each day and serves as a trusted, friendly presence during a child's transition from school to activity. This is a part-time, non-exempt position covering a consistent route Monday through Thursday, approximately 3–4 hours per day.

General Responsibilities

• Safely operate the school van along an established, consistent afternoon route

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any mechanical issues promptly to the Director of Operations

• Observe all applicable state and local transportation and safety regulations

• In cases of emergencies, inclement weather, or schedule changes, communicate promptly and be flexible in adjusting the route or timing as needed

• Maintain accurate ridership records and attendance logs

• Provide written notice to the Director of Operations of any recurring issues with the route, vehicle, or student behavior

• Anticipate problems and undertake solutions without prompting

• Required to perform other related duties as assigned

Specific Responsibilities

• Transport students safely and punctually between school and designated drop-off/pick-up points along the assigned route

• Ensure all students are properly seated and buckled before the van is in motion

• Maintain a calm, orderly, and welcoming environment on the van

• Follow all school procedures for student sign-in/sign-out and parent/guardian hand-off

• Confirm student ridership against the daily roster and flag any discrepancies immediately

• Keep the van clean, organized, and stocked with any required safety equipment

Required Physical Characteristics

• Ability to sit, enter, and exit the van repeatedly throughout the course of the route

• Ability to assist students with boarding and disembarking as needed

• Visual acuity of at least 20/40 (with corrective lenses if needed) sufficient to operate a vehicle safely and maintain accurate records

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with students, parents, supervisors, and school staff, in English, as required for safety and job tasks

Personal Attributes

• Maintain a positive, dependable, can-do approach to the work at hand

• Meet required standards of performance with minimum supervision

• Communicate comfortably and respectfully with students, families, faculty, and staff

• Daily performance of duties shall be carried out with patience, warmth, and respect for the school community

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license in good standing

• Clean driving record

• Prior experience driving students or passengers preferred

• Ability to pass required background checks, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI fingerprinting, per Pennsylvania school employment requirements

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent