Company: SENT
Position: Education Director
Job Classification: Contractor
Pay Range: $14-$18/hr
Reporting Relationship: Education Director
Location: Hi-Crest area

Hours: 

Weekly Thursday Schedule 

• 4:00 PM – Arrive at SENT (455 SE Golf Park Blvd) to pick up the vehicle
• 4:15 PM – Pick up at Eisenhower Middle School or Highland Park High School
• By 4:30 PM – Arrive back at SENT for programming (Creative Expressions)

Transportation home windows:

• 1st Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 2nd Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 3rd Thursday: 7:30–8:30 PM
• 4th Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 5th Thursday (if applicable): 5:30–6:30 PM

Note: On the 4th Thursdays, there may occasionally be additional transportation needs for special programming.

SENT’s Mission:
Intentionally walking beside neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County.

SENT’s Vision:
Wholistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County, with an emphasis in Hi-Crest.

SENT’s Core Values:
Relocation, Redistribution, Reconciliation, Wholistic Approach, Empowerment, Listening to the Community, and Leadership Development.

Position mission: SENT Topeka is seeking a reliable, safety-minded Thursday driver to transport middle and high school students to and from our after-school programming. You’ll use our mini-bus/van (no CDL required) and work with staff to ensure students arrive safely, on time, and return home on a planned route.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate SENT’s mini-bus/van; follow all traffic laws and SENT policies
• At school pick-up, collect each student’s full name and home address, and confirm whether they need a ride home (Yes/No)
• While students are in programming, plan an efficient home-drop route for those who need rides
• Maintain professional, youth-appropriate boundaries and positive communication
• Perform basic pre-/post-trip checks; keep the vehicle tidy; report issues immediately
• Submit your timesheet before leaving each Thursday

Qualifications

• Valid standard driver’s license (no CDL required) and clean driving record
• Willing to complete a background check (working with youth)
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-first; comfortable using navigation to build routes

Contract & Pay

• Independent contractor role at $14-$18/hour
• Paid weekly on the following Wednesday for timesheets submitted before leaving the shift
• SENT provides vehicle, fuel, and route guidance