Scholar Transportation Driver (Morning Route) - Fortune School of Education- Sacramento, CA. at Fortune School of Education

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
10/20/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
24.00 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
2026-2027
Employment Type
Part Time

About the Employer

About the Employer Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap. Our Mission To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society. Our Vision To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential. Our Approach At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.

Job Summary

Job Summary

4 hours per day, 188 days per year, academic calendar Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. You will complete the daily pre-trip inspection and drive morning routes, bringing scholars to a Fortune School campus in a school-owned passenger vehicle carrying up to 9 scholars. Scholars must arrive before the 7:45 a.m. bell.

Requirements / Qualifications

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Comments and Other Information

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Comments and Other Information

We are launching our first scholar transportation program, and we are hiring the drivers who will run it. The first drivers we hire will help shape how it works. These are posted as separate morning and afternoon positions. You are welcome to apply for either one or for both. A driver holding both routes works 8 hours per day and is a benefited employee, eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage. Required to apply. 18 years of age or older Valid California driver's license Clean driving record High school diploma or equivalent required Three years of driving experience required No commercial license or school bus certificate is required. These are required after hire and before you drive scholars: Enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program Fingerprint background clearance through the California Department of Justice and the FBI Tuberculosis risk assessment Medical exam, renewed every 2 years, or every year at age 65 and over Pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and ongoing testing after that First aid training Driver safety training covering pre-trip inspections, safe loading and unloading, seatbelts and child safety seats, emergency procedures, transporting scholars with disabilities, defensive driving, and driving in bad weather and at night Mandated Reporter training What you will do Drive assigned routes on schedule, safely and professionally Complete a daily vehicle inspection and keep the daily log Keep an accurate rider roster and account for every scholar boarding and exiting Make sure every scholar is buckled in and seated correctly Manage scholar conduct on board and report concerns promptly Follow our safety procedures, including those for trips with only one scholar aboard Keep the vehicle clean and fueled, and report maintenance needs Communicate professionally with families at stops Cover the opposite route when needed, by mutual arrangement Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Comments and Other Information


We are launching our first scholar transportation program, and we are hiring the drivers who will run it. The first drivers we hire will help shape how it works. These are posted as separate morning and afternoon positions. You are welcome to apply for either one or for both. A driver holding both routes works 8 hours per day and is a benefited employee, eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage. Required to apply. 18 years of age or older Valid California driver's license Clean driving record High school diploma or equivalent required Three years of driving experience required No commercial license or school bus certificate is required. These are required after hire and before you drive scholars: Enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program Fingerprint background clearance through the California Department of Justice and the FBI Tuberculosis risk assessment Medical exam, renewed every 2 years, or every year at age 65 and over Pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and ongoing testing after that First aid training Driver safety training covering pre-trip inspections, safe loading and unloading, seatbelts and child safety seats, emergency procedures, transporting scholars with disabilities, defensive driving, and driving in bad weather and at night Mandated Reporter training What you will do Drive assigned routes on schedule, safely and professionally Complete a daily vehicle inspection and keep the daily log Keep an accurate rider roster and account for every scholar boarding and exiting Make sure every scholar is buckled in and seated correctly Manage scholar conduct on board and report concerns promptly Follow our safety procedures, including those for trips with only one scholar aboard Keep the vehicle clean and fueled, and report maintenance needs Communicate professionally with families at stops Cover the opposite route when needed, by mutual arrangement Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.