Van Driver
Part Time / Posted August 11, 2025
POSITION: Driver (Part-time)
REPORTS TO: Operations & Logistics Coordinator
Saint Martin de Porres High School is seeking a motivated, energetic and reliable Driver to be part of an innovative urban college-prep high school experience.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Saint Martin de Porres High School is a Catholic college-preparatory program designed exclusively for students of modest means. Eighty percent of our students will be the first in their extended families to go to college. Our rigorous curriculum, which includes students working in a corporate environment, was designed specifically for our school by a committee of prestigious educational leaders. Saint Martin was founded in 2004 and is chartered by the state of Ohio and accredited through the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association. Our mission is to transform urban Cleveland one student at a time and we are committed to the values of work, study, service, leadership and prayer. We are a part of the Cristo Rey Network of schools founded in 2001.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Saint Martin de Porres has an immediate need for a Van Driver who will be responsible for safely operating and transporting students to and from school and/or work-study assignments.
Schedule: Approximately 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM on Monday - Thursday.
- Opportunity for additional hours as needed.
- Opportunity for PAID Bus Driver training!
- Bus Drivers earn a higher hourly rate.
- Quarterly Bonus potential for excellent safety & attendance!
- Wage: $18/hour
Responsibilities:
- Completes all components of the Ohio School Van Driver training programs
- Timely operation of a car or van via established routes
- Abides by all traffic laws and school policies
- Maintains cleanliness of the assigned vehicle
- Performs daily vehicle inspections before and after each trip
- Reports mechanical concerns to the Maintenance Director
- Opportunity for additional hours to transport students for field trips, athletic and extracurricular events
Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License required
- CDL preferred
- Ability to pass a background check with the Ohio Department of Education
- Ability to pass the Ohio Van Driver Certification program requirements
- BCI/FBI
- T8 Physical
- Drug Screen
- Written Test
- Review of Driving Record
Experience and Commitment:
- Hours will be finalized upon hire; approximate hours are 7:30am-9:30am Monday - Thursday.
- The position will end at the end of the school year (end of May) and restart at the following school year.
Required Skills and Traits:
- Driving record must be in good standing
- Ability to work independently and seek guidance when necessary
- Must be reliable and student safety focused
- Must effectively supervise, interact and communicate with high school students
- Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time
Philosophical attitude:
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Understands and completely embraces the Saint Martin de Porres High School mission and the Cristo Rey Network's Ten Standards for Mission Effectiveness.
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Believes that all learning should be set in meaningful context and related to real world experiences.
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Utilizes pedagogical approaches that include but are not limited to Habits of the mind, Socratic questioning, adult and peer coaching, adult and peer presentations, problem-based learning, constructionist approach, inquiry methods, appreciative inquiry methods, and other forms of active learning.
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Person of faith but not necessarily Catholic.
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Appreciates that the school is driven by its Catholicity which focuses on the highest level of ethical, moral and social behavior of its students, staff and volunteers.
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Able and willing to do what it takes to get the job done even if it is not directly related to your job description.
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Strong sense of being a team player.
Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources at careers@stmdphs.org
