Transportation Specialist

Position Classification:
Full-time, 10-month, staff, hourly non-exempt

Hours:
Annual hours of approximately 1,000 hours weekly during the academic year.

Scheduled transportation hours will fluctuate weekly to accommodate the ongoing requirements of the institution's shuttle service, typically from 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday), along with additional hours as needed for athletic events and field trips.

Travel for sports and field trips may involve occasional evening and weekend commitments, including up to four trips per year that necessitate overnight stays.

Reports to:
Director of Athletics

Position Summary:
St.

Christopher's School, recognized as the largest all-boys educational institution in Virginia and one of the most established in the Mid-Atlantic region, is in search of a Transportation Specialist.

Catering to approximately 1,000 boys from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher's is an Episcopal institution dedicated to fostering a community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. We take pride in nurturing the potential of every boy. Our students benefit from a comprehensive education that encompasses academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. The St.

Christopher's experience is further distinguished by a strong focus on our values of honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.

Principal Responsibilities:
The role involves operating a regular shuttle route between the campuses of St. Christopher's and St. Catherine's, in addition to driving assignments for regional travel related to the School's athletic teams and various field trips.
This position requires the safe and responsible operation and maintenance of the School vehicle while ensuring the safety of all passengers. The individual will also be responsible for keeping the assigned vehicle in a safe and clean condition.

Additional responsibilities may include tasks related to the ongoing upkeep, servicing, and maintenance of the School's vehicle fleet.

The candidate must be flexible to work a varying weekly schedule to meet the needs of the school.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

Applicants must hold a class A or class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with passenger and air-brake endorsements (without restrictions).

A clean driving record is essential.
A minimum of three years of CDL driving experience is preferred.
A satisfactory background check is mandatory.
A commitment to the values, policies, and initiatives of St. Christopher's is required.

A dedication to best practices in education, as outlined in the School's mission, and a commitment to effective practices for boys, as promoted by St. Christopher's.

A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion within educational environments, as expressed in the School's mission.

Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and sit or stoop for extended periods.
Must be capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.

How to Apply:
We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal.

Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will guide you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter, and other required documents.

Application deadline is open until filled.

School Information:
Established in 1911, St. Christopher's School is a JK-12 all-boys day school in Richmond, VA.

St. Christopher's School is committed to cultivating a school community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming, and prides itself on nurturing the potential of every boy.

Our Episcopal foundation is central to our mission, focusing on developing young men who embody honor and integrity.

Our students benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes excellence in all areas, including academics, the arts, athletics, and community service.

The School's single-campus location encompasses 43 contiguous acres and 23 buildings with over 300,000 square feet. With over a century of rich history in educating boys, St. Christopher's has established a reputation as a national and international leader in this field.

Our initiatives support our strategic plan, setting a bold path forward for the entire St. Christopher's community.

St. Christopher's School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive school community where all members feel respected, welcomed, and valued.

As such, St. Christopher's School is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, genetic information, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
Mission Statement:
St.

Christopher's School is dedicated to knowing, loving, and celebrating boys, promoting their pursuit of excellence, and preparing them for lives of honor, integrity, service, and leadership.

Benefits Package:
Among peer independent schools nationally, St. Christopher's offers one of the most generous, comprehensive, and competitive employee benefits packages available.
Summary of Employee Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
Full-time employees work a minimum of 1,000 hours per year.
Retirement Plan

The School contributes 7.5% of the employee's contract salary each year to a 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for employees at least 21 years of age who have completed one year of full-time employment with St. Christopher's School or similar experience at another institution.

In addition, the School will provide a matching contribution equal to 1.5% of contract salary if the employee makes an elective deferral equal to or greater than 1.5% of contract salary to their 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, for a potential School contribution of 9.0%.

Medical Insurance

The School will pay 100% of the Consumer Directed Health Plan (also known as the High Deductible Health Plan), including vision coverage, for the employee.

Employees may choose to add dependents or upgrade to a more traditional PPO Plan by applying the School's contribution to the monthly premium cost.

Dental Insurance
Employees may choose from the plans currently offered and are responsible for 100% of the premium.
Long-Term Disability & Professional Liability Insurance
Long-term disability and professional liability insurance are provided at no cost to the employee.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance are provided at no cost to the employee equal to 1x the employee's contract salary.

Additional supplemental coverage for the employee and their dependents is available to employees at their own expense.
Pre-tax Savings Accounts

Employees have the opportunity to participate in pre-tax savings accounts through either a dependent care flexible spending account, a medical flexible spending account, or a health savings account, subject to respective IRS contribution limits.

Tuition Remission
JK-12

Employees who work a minimum of 1,500 hours per contract year (July 1 to June 30) and have completed three years of prior full-time employment, either with St.

Christopher's School or another institution in a similar role, will be eligible to receive JK-12 tuition grants for eligible children enrolled in St.

Christopher's School or St. Catherine's Schools. The three years of prior full-time employment must immediately precede the awarding of this tuition grant.

For purposes of this benefit, full-time employment is defined as: a minimum of 1,500 hours per year for faculty employees and a minimum of 1,800 hours per year for all other employees.

Employees with a full-time start date before July 1, 2020, who have met the eligibility criteria as stated above and have worked a minimum of 1,500 hours per year for the school prior to this date, will receive a tuition grant of 90%.

Employees with a full-time start date on or after July 1, 2020, will receive a tuition grant of 75% upon completion of the eligibility criteria as stated above.

Grants do not include non-tuition expenses such as fees, books, supplies, etc.
The School will provide tuition grants for up to four eligible children and will support one year in JK. Eligible children are defined as the biological, adoptive, or legal ward of the eligible employee.
Extended Day

Employees receive full tuition remission for Extended Day services for the period of time up until the end of their regular workday.

Summer Programs
Employees are eligible to receive discounts on Summer Programs offered by St. Christopher's School. Discounts are also available for summer Extended Day offerings.
Meals
Employees receive lunch at no expense while School is in session.

In order to perform normal mealtime duties, all full-time employees, as well as their immediate families, may receive breakfast five days a week and dinner two days a week at no expense when breakfast or dinner is served.

Additionally, lunch fees are waived for full-time employees' sons enrolled at St. Christopher's School.
Leave Policies
Wellness Leave

Full-time employees receive ten (10) paid wellness leave days per fiscal year and may accumulate and carry forward any unused wellness leave days to a maximum of sixty (60) days.

Included in the 10 wellness days are two (2) personal days that may be converted and used.

Part-time employees will receive and may accumulate and carry forward a prorated amount of wellness leave days based upon the amount of time worked.

Employees should provide as much notice as possible when requesting wellness leave and must have a supervisor's approval.
Vacation
Vacation days are available to 12-month employees based on their job classification and continuous length of service. Please contact the Business Office for additional information.
Bereavement/Funeral Leave
Employees may take up to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave for an immediate family member.

Employees may also take one day off per year with pay to attend the funeral of a relative outside the immediate family.

Additional Leave

Additional Leave of no more than five business days beyond those listed above may be granted subject to the discretion of the employee's Division Head or the Headmaster.

Professional Development

The School is committed to supporting the professional growth of employees and will cover costs associated with job-related courses, workshops, conferences, professional associations, and graduate degrees.

Coverage of costs is budget dependent year to year and subject to the approval of both the employee's Division Head and the Headmaster.

Onsite Childcare
Little Saints, an on-site daycare facility, is available to employees on a voluntary basis and at the employee's expense.
Athletic and Fitness Center
Kemper Athletic and Fitness Center is open to employees subject to Athletic Department Rules and Guidelines.
Campus Housing
St.

Christopher's may provide an employee with on-campus or School-owned housing as a condition of employment to better accommodate student access to faculty and administrators outside of the normal School day.

Relocation / Moving Expense Policy
St.

Christopher's School will provide reimbursement to new full-time employees who are relocating to the Richmond area as a result of their new position with the School.

Consistent with IRS guidelines, the School's reimbursement support applies only to required moves for new employees whose primary residence is located in excess of 50 miles from the St.

Christopher's School campus.

The maximum gross amount paid to an employee or on behalf of the employee to a moving company shall not exceed $7,500.00.

Our City-Richmond, VA:

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