The Berry College Elementary and Middle School (BCEMS) is a private, tuition-based laboratory school under the governance of the Berry College Charter School of Education and Human Sciences. Accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and GAC (Georgia Accrediting Commission), and a member of IALS (International Association of Laboratory Schools), BCEMS combines the remarkable resources of Berry College with talented faculty and staff to provide an outstanding example of best practices for education. The result is a thriving community of learners, including kindergarten through eighth-grade students, undergraduate and graduate college students, and the faculty and administrators, all of whom are dedicated to the education of the head, heart, and hands.

The Berry College Elementary and Middle School is seeking to hire a part-time bus driver. This is a 9-month, part-time, hourly position serving August-May with no benefits. Primary responsibilities include transporting BCEMS students from the Cage Center pickup to and from BCEMS, and to other sites within designated route(s). This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules. Drivers may be assigned to drive students for Berry's other laboratory schools as needed. Bus drivers report directly to the Dean of the Charter School of Education and Human Sciences.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements: Candidates must have a valid Georgia Driver's License, a valid Commercial Driver's License B-Permit with Endorsements, and have a safe driving record. Knowledge of the provisions of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of school children is required. Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties. The ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the BCEMS Director and staff is required.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:

"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit an application and the contact information for three professional references. The job is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately. Berry College is an equal opportunity employer. Anyone applying for employment with Berry College will submit to a national background check