2026-2027 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 22,138 - 24,548; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year in Raeford, North Carolina. The role is full-time, requiring a high school diploma, driving experience, and various qualifications to assist in classrooms and provide safe transportation for students.

The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment, helping children while ensuring compliance with safety laws. Competitive pay rates range from $16.07 to $17.82 per hour, and the position starts on August 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years old with 3 years driving experience.
• Current North Carolina commercial driver’s license with proper endorsements.
• Must pass DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing classroom procedures.
• Maintain classroom files and records.
• Provide student supervision and ensure safety.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication skills

Positive behavior

Education

High school graduation

Associate's Degree or 48 college credits

Tools

Bus and driving equipment

Job description

2026-2027 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (6 hours) – Raeford, North Carolina

Job ID: 5614192

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Position Type: Full Time (6 hours)

Salary: $16.07 - $17.82 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school
• Associate's Degree or completion of 48 semester hours of college credits
• Minimum of 21 years old with 3 years driving experience
• Current North Carolina commercial driver’s license with proper endorsements and a current Bus Drivers Pocket Card
• Pass DOT drug and alcohol testing
• No prior DWI conviction

Essential Job Functions

Instructional Assistance

• Cooperate in developing procedures for the classroom
• Assist in the preparation of materials
• Maintain awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher
• Assist in implementing the planned program
• Provide information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation
• Participate in and facilitate activities to improve effectiveness of the total school program
• Carry out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment

Clerical/Technical Assistance

• Collect and record money according to established procedures
• Maintain classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
• Demonstrate technical skill in operating equipment
• Assemble materials to maximize their use

General Classroom Assistance

• Exhibit positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
• Represent the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner
• Conduct self as a positive role model in the school and community
• Assist students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations
• Share the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
• Assist in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroom

Bus Driving

• Maintain proficiency in driving skills
• Be responsible for completing all reports relating to transportation
• Ensure safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school bus
• Maintain a high standard of student conduct at all times
• Discharge students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations
• Transport only authorized students
• Report infractions of school bus safety rules to the principal or designee
• Obey all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus
• Operate the school bus on the assigned route(s) and schedule as provided by the Transportation Office
• Attend bus safety meetings
• Inform Transportation Specialist or TIMS Manager of any students added or deleted from route which may necessitate a change in route or bus stop
• Accept responsibility for securing the school bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route
• Accept responsibility for reporting observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
• Maintain acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, kneel requiring repetitive motions
• Use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
• Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• Operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools
• Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• Observe general surroundings and activities
• Communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
• Communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing
• Establish positive relationships with students
• Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• Work with both children and adults with disabilities
• Talk and hear: Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.

Contact Information

• Yolanda McDonald or Amber Douse
• Human Resources
• Raeford, North Carolina 28376
• Phone: [phone]