Bus Driver / Job Coach – Full-Time – 2026-2027 School Year

Celebrate the Children School is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Bus Driver / Job Coach for the 2026-2027 school year.

Celebrate the Children is a well-respected, non-profit, state-approved private school for children with alternative learning styles that has been providing quality educational services to the community for over 20 years. Our staff are surrounded by colleagues who are caring, compassionate, and dedicated to our program philosophy.

Position Overview

This unique position combines student transportation responsibilities with providing vocational support to our adult students in community-based work settings.

As a Bus Driver, you will safely transport students to and from school and community locations while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

As a Job Coach, you will provide 1:1 support to adult students participating in vocational and community-based work experiences. Job coaching locations may include, but are not limited to:

Local restaurants
Agricultural settings
Office environments
Coffee shops
Hardware stores

Responsibilities include helping students develop successful work-based learning experiences, identifying safe work practices, fostering independence, and supporting students in achieving their individualized vocational goals.

Qualifications

CDL Class B driver's license with air brake, Passenger ("P"), and School Bus ("S") endorsements required
Experience working with children and young adults ages 3-21 preferred
Experience providing behavioral support preferred
Ability to work independently while fostering a positive and supportive environment for students
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) with employer match

Employees at Celebrate the Children receive ongoing training and have opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A salary range is provided in accordance with New Jersey pay transparency laws. Final salary is determined using a structured salary grid, taking into account years of relevant experience and qualifications, and is subject to the maximum limits established by the New Jersey Department of Education and the discretion of the Board of Directors.

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Celebrate the Children is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Full Time Bus Driver & Job Coach