Join our team at The Goddard School – Leesburg, VA, where we provide a premium early childhood education experience in a safe, nurturing, and dynamic environment. This dual role combines classroom support as a Resource Teacher/Floater with transportation responsibilities as a Bus Driver for our After School Program.
Role Summary
This position serves two key functions:
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Bus Driver (approx. 1 hour/day): Drive the school van to pick up children from local elementary schools and return them safely to The Goddard School. This round-trip route runs each school day afternoon.
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Resource Teacher / Floater (remaining hours): Support teaching and childcare across multiple classrooms as needed, filling in where faculty coverage is required throughout the day.
Benefits & Perks
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Health & wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a generous childcare discount.
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Professional growth: We invest in your development through training, flexible scheduling to accommodate coursework, and pathways toward teaching certification. We promote from within.
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Supportive team: You will receive ongoing support from faculty and school leadership to develop your classroom and caregiving skills.
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Recognition: We celebrate our teachers year-round through formal recognition programs.
Responsibilities
Transportation:
- Safely operate the school vehicle on the daily after school pickup route (approx. 1 hour round-trip).
- Ensure all children are properly secured and accounted for during transport.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections per safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate transportation logs and comply with all applicable traffic laws and school policies.
- Communicate promptly with school leadership regarding any route changes, delays, or incidents.
Classroom Support:
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
- Support children's social and emotional development across age groups.
- Assist lead teachers with instructional activities, transitions, and daily routines.
- Build positive, professional relationships with families.
- Collaborate with the full faculty team and adapt to classroom needs as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
• Valid Virginia driver's license with a clean driving record.
• CDL or eligibility to obtain one may be required depending on vehicle type (school will provide guidance).
• Ability to pass a background check, including driving record review.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion for young children.
• Dependable, adaptable, and a collaborative team player.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to support child safety and program facilitation.
Preferred
• Prior experience in early childhood education or childcare.
• Experience transporting children or passengers professionally.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is part of a premier franchise system with over 35 years in operation, serving children from six weeks to six years old. With more than 600 schools, 75,000+ students, and a presence in 37 states and Washington D.C., we use academically endorsed methods to build long-term skills in a joyful, engaging environment. Our teachers partner with families to nurture children into respectful, confident, and capable learners.
Ready to make an impact? Click Apply Now to start your journey with The Goddard School.
