K3 Teacher Assistant (HQ)

Young World Physical Education; Four Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a K3 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver at Four Oaks Elementary in North Carolina. The role requires supervising students, providing instructional support, and serving as a bus driver when needed.

A High School diploma or equivalent and Highly Qualified Status are essential. Responsibilities include promoting positive student behavior and facilitating classroom activities to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must hold Highly Qualified Status qualifications.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individualized instruction.
• Supervise students and promote positive behavior.
• Serve as a bus driver or monitor as required.

Skills

Effective methods of dealing with children

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Highly Qualified Status or equivalent

Job description

Johnston County Public Schools, Four Oaks Elementary – Four Oaks, North Carolina.

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: K3 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver—Highly Qualified Requirement

School Year: 2026-2027

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Highly Qualified Status from one of the following: (1) 2 or 4‑year degree, (2) 48 semester hours completed, (3) Pathways to TA Class completed with accompanying WorkKeys Test.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Assistance

• Give group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provide individualized instruction.
• Demonstrate various instructional activities.
• Check and correct students' work while in progress; keep students on task.
• Praise and reinforce achievement of students.
• Report student progress to teacher.

Instructional Preparation / Support

• Arrange classroom furnishings and equipment; prepare visual aids and duplicate materials.
• Reorganize materials at the end of the day.
• Serve as proctor during testing; score students' papers as instructed by teacher; distribute and collect instructional materials.
• Attend workshops.

Report and Records

• Check and report attendance.
• Enter data in health record, record student behavior and file data according to regulatory requirements.

Monitoring Student Behavior

• Supervise students in the classroom and other locations (hallway, playground, etc.).
• Create and distribute awards for positive behavior.
• Promote student self‑esteem; teach citizenship, social skills and respect for others.
• Reconcile minor student conflicts.
• Participate in development of discipline and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Report discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Report significant change or lack of change in student behavior.
• Serve as team player and role model for other employees; demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement; support and exhibit organization core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, customer‑driven and valuing diversity.

Duty to Drive a Bus / Sub Bus Driver / Bus Monitor / Sub Bus Monitor

• Serve as a bus driver, sub bus driver, bus monitor or sub bus monitor for a school bus or activity bus as required by principal. Must have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and maintain appropriate bus driver certification at all times.
• Perform other duties and accept responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff and community leaders.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.

Contact Information

• TJ Parrish, Principal
• Four Oaks Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]