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Position Overview

Legacy Academy is seeking a dependable and safety-minded CDL School Bus Driver to provide daily transportation for students to and from school and to athletic events and other school-related activities. This role plays a vital part in supporting the daily operations of our school and ensuring the safety and well-being of our students during transit.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate a school bus along designated morning and afternoon routes
Transport students to extracurricular events, including athletic games and school activities
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure safe operation
Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment
Adhere to all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and Legacy Academy transportation policies
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents in a courteous and professional manner
Report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly to the Fleet Manager or Operations Director
Qualifications

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
Clean driving record and strong safety record
Previous school bus driving experience preferred
Strong commitment to punctuality and reliability
Ability to manage student behavior calmly and respectfully while maintaining a safe environment
Must pass a background check and drug screening
Work Schedule

Morning Route: Approximately 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Afternoon Route: Approximately 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Event Transportation: Additional hours as scheduled for sporting events and activities (mostly afternoons/evenings, occasional weekends)

ALBUQUERQUE, NM / FULL-TIME / SALARY

You have the passion to teach and the heart to serve children in a Christ-centered school. Legacy Academy is the place where you can make a difference—helping students grow academically and spiritually while gaining valuable classroom experience.

Legacy Academy is a private, Christian discipleship school serving preschool through grade 12 students. With our continued growth and expanding student body, we’re seeking a full-time substitute teacher who can step in with excellence and carry on the mission of connecting students to the heart of God.

Who You Are:

  • A committed follower of Christ with a servant’s heart.
  • Passionate about helping students learn, grow, and discover their God-given potential.
  • Reliable, flexible, and comfortable engaging with students of varying ages and grade levels.
  • Ideally pursuing or holding a degree in Education, Math, English, or Science (preferred but not required).

What You'll Do:

  • Fill in for teachers who are out for short- or long-term absences, ensuring a smooth continuation of instruction and classroom order.
  • Work under the guidance of administration to support classroom learning and uphold Legacy Academy’s Christ-centered mission.
  • Gain experience across multiple grade levels and subjects, developing practical skills and a deeper understanding of Christian education.
  • Assist with pull-out sessions for individual students or small groups when not actively substituting.
  • Observe and learn from seasoned teachers to gain insight into classroom management, student dynamics, and effective teaching strategies.
  • Communicate clearly and positively with students, staff, and administration to ensure a consistent and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required); college coursework or degree in Education, Math, English, or Science preferred.
  • Ability to meet state and federal requirements, including background check and fingerprinting.
  • Current CPR/Basic First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Work Perks: 

When you join the Legacy Church team, our prayer is that your leadership will be sharper, your faith deeper, and your heart larger. While the greatest reward is making an eternal difference, you’ll also enjoy:

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement plan with up to a 3% employer contribution
  • Amazing, supportive administrative staff
  • Free onsite childcare for children under 4 years old
  • Great tuition discount for students

You have the education, the talent and you have the passion to teach children in a Christ Centered School. All you have been missing is a place to put all of it together. Legacy Academy is that place.  

We are a private, Christian discipleship school serving preschool through grade 12 students. Our enrollment has been exponentially increasing with the drastic and ungodly changes to our public school system. Due to this growth we need teachers in science, math, and mid school. Do you get excited at the thought of using your God given abilities to connect students to the heart of God? If so, keep reading.  Who you are:  • An elite talent with a servant’s heart that is energized by teaching children.   • Able to think conceptually but communicate effectively.  What our educators do:  • Use your education and imagination to enrich the curriculum and education experience of your students.   • Construct a plan that meets Legacy Academy standards goals and objectives.   • Communicates assignments and objectives to students using clear and precise language.  • Tracks and assesses student progress and communicate that to students, parents, and administration.  • Uses God given ability to evaluate specific student needs, administration is always there to assist as needed.  • Sets standards for effective and safe learning environment.  • Maintains accurate, complete, and legible records.   • Collaborates with colleagues, students, parents, and Administration.  • Enthusiastically involved with school activities  • Has fun with the students while engaging the imagination to learn and be creative. 

 Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or higher

• Ability to meet state and federal requirements, including background check and fingerprinting.

• Current CPR/Basic First Aid card or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire. 

Work Perks: 

When you join the Legacy Church team, our prayer is that your leadership will be sharper, your faith will be deeper, and your heart will be larger. And while the biggest perk to working at Legacy Church is doing work that makes an eternal difference.  

List our benefits  

  • Medical/dental vision  
  • Retirement with 3%  
  • 40 hours PTO  
  • Amazing, supportive Admin staff  
  • Free onsite childcare under 4 years old  
  • Great discount for students  

The greatest benefit is work that will make an eternal difference for students, parents and our community.   

Application Process

To be considered for a position, please complete the application online.

**All applicants regardless of position applied for will be expected to be in agreement with the Tenets of Legacy Church, actively serving in a church ministry, a tithing member of your church, and called to serve the body of Christ as a team member of Legacy Church. 

Your application and resume will be reviewed for all available positions. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for interviews. All applications are kept and reviewed for future positions. 

Human Resources Department  

Address

7201 Central Avenue, NW  Albuquerque, NM 87121

Phone

505.831.0961

Fax

505.831.9128

Email

HRApplication@
legacychurchnm.com