Hybrid Teacher Assistant & Bus Driver – Immediate Start

South Smithfield Elementary; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Smithfield Elementary is seeking an energetic Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (HQ) to support classroom instruction and student supervision in Smithfield, NC. This role includes assisting teachers, preparing materials, and serving as a bus driver or attendant as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and meeting Highly Qualified Status through one of several pathways. Strong communication and ability to follow detailed instructions are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Status by having one of the following qualifications: Hold a 2 or 4 year degree; Have completed 48 Semester Hours; Have completed the Pathways to TA Class and accompanied WorkKeys Test.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress; keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.
• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment, prepares visual aids and duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing; scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher; distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Attends workshops.
• Checks and report attendance.
• Enters data in health record, records student behavior and files data according to regulatory requirements.
• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations (hallway, playground, etc.).
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.
• Promotes student self-esteem; teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect for others.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Participates in development of discipline and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports significant change or lack of change in student behavior.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organization core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.

Skills

Working with children

Follow written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

South Smithfield Elementary is seeking an energetic Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (HQ) to support classroom instruction and student supervision in Smithfield, NC. This role includes assisting teachers, preparing materials, and serving as a bus driver or attendant as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and meeting Highly Qualified Status through one of several pathways. Strong communication and ability to follow detailed instructions are essential.