About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: 

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016

NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  2013-2018

US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024

National Charter School, 2020

College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024

College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024

Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022

100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025

100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide  academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

On-Call Bus Driver

Responsibilities Include: 

• Operating a school bus and safely transporting  students and staff to and from designated locations.
• Following assigned routes and schedules, maintaining a clean and operational vehicle, assisting students with boarding and disembarking.
• Adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations while providing excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.
• Performing daily pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it is in good working condition and report any mechanical issues or accidents promptly
• Monitoring student behavior on the bus and address any disruptive actions in a calm, professional manner
• Communicating effectively with school staff, parents, and administrators regarding student needs or concerns
• Attend any required trainings and maintain necessary certifications/licenses

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• School Bus Driving: 1 year (Required)
• Commercial Driving: 1 year (Required)
• Valid CDL license with P and S endorsements
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Must provide Driver Abstract Report issued by Department of Motor Vehicles
• Compliance with DOT physical examination and Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements
• Current Medical Card
• Minimum of three (3) years' previous safe driving experience.

Work Location: In person

Job Types: On-Call

Salary Starting: $40/hr

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District) is a charter school district located in Somerset County with 1 school, 84 teachers and 1,277 students. Total Revenue is $24,331,000 and is trending up. Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District) spends $15,440 per student per year on instruction.