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Posted: 24-Oct-23
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $34.00 - $35.00 per hour
Categories:
Other
Preferred Education:
2 Year Degree
Start Date: Immediately
Reporting to: Director of Safety, Security & Transportation
Job Summary:
BB&N is seeking an Assistant Transportation Coordinator to support the Transportation Coordinator for a portion of the academic week. BB&N’s Transportation program encompasses:
- 8 daily morning and 7 afternoon transportation routes to Cambridge, Boston, and the suburbs
- Daily transportation of students from the Middle and Lower School campuses to athletic facilities at the Upper School, BB&N’s Grove Street Athletic Facility, and rented athletic locations
- Transportation for field trips and miscellaneous student programs
- Daily shuttles from major transportation hubs (ie. the Harvard Square T)
- Transportation to Athletic games
- Transportation support for events where remote parking is necessary
The Assistant Transportation Coordinator is a highly visible and critically important staff position at BB&N. The Assistant Transportation Coordinator must possess detailed knowledge of school bus operating policies, as dictated by Massachusetts Laws and Regulations and Federal traffic laws, including the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Committee, and local authorities. Highly developed interpersonal skills are essential for the Assistant Transportation Coordinator to interact with the diverse community of Faculty, Staff, Students, Parents, and Visitors to BB&N. A key requirement of this position is flexibility in the person’s ability to cover for the Transportation Coordinator in late afternoons, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of transportation experience with strong communication skills and demonstrate the ability to:
- be over 21 years of age
- possess a valid Massachusetts State driver’s license for at least three (3) consecutive years and a minimum of two (2) years of professional driving experience in good standing.
- possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with both Passenger and School Bus endorsements
- possess a valid school bus license and all required documentation to drive a yellow school bus
- possess a valid DOT medical card and a current First Aid/CPR certification
- have a School Bus Certification or Permit
- have good communication skills; able to converse in English with children, parents, and staff
- possess good judgment, attendance, and reliability
- undergo a successful background check (CORI & SORI)
- available to be on campus on short notice, for emergencies and other unforeseen facility needs.
- be flexible to work overtime, including weekends and evenings, to support school events
Salary: $34.00 - $35.00 per hour
To Apply:
Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your resume or summary of your experience and three references. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Kathleen Murphy (kmurphy@bbns.org) with any questions. If you meet the above requirements, we would welcome the opportunity for a conversation!
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, many of whom are not eligible for vaccination due to their age, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus with the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment. Documentation showing vaccination status will be required as part of the application process.
About Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.
BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N’s mission is to promote scholarship, integrity, and kindness in diverse, curious, and motivated students. The School prepares students for lives of principled engagement in their communities and the world.
...At BB&N, we value a diverse and inclusive community that fosters respect for the identities and perspectives of all. The different perspectives and experiences of our students define the fabric of our community and contribute to the growth of the individuals who call BB&N their alma mater and shape the classroom and extracurricular experiences. To have classmates and friends who are different from oneself, to come to truly know the background, experiences, and beliefs of a new friend is to learn more deeply about oneself and our world. There is no more important attribute in the preparation for global citizenship.
The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing and understanding, and learning from each other.
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