To carry out the responsibilities, bus drivers will have the skills or training in these areas: Traffic and safety laws, First Aid and CPR, daily maintenance checks, record-keeping, understanding child behavior, constructive discipline and defensive driving skills. Ability to submit accurate and timely data. Flexibility. Good oral communication skills. often working with distractions. Medium work, lifting to 40-60 pounds, with frequent lifting/carrying up to 40-60 pounds. Mobility in and out of bus. Able to sit to drive the duration of all scheduled bus routes. Able to perform maintenance checks to buses.

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council (SMOC) Head Start is seeking a caring, dependable, and safety-focused Substitute Bus Driver to help transport children to and from Head Start. This position is more than driving a bus — it’s an opportunity to be a trusted part of a child’s day and support school readiness, safety, and family success.  

Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3^rd Avenue, Worthington, on our website at www.smoc.us, or by calling 507-376-4195. Applications are accepted via email to kbursell@smoc.us, fax (507)376-3636, or can be dropped off at the SMOC Worthington office.

Starting hourly rate $16.25-$18.82 based on skill, education and experience. Open until filled.