K3 Teacher Assistant (not HQ)

Young World Physical Education; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver at Powhatan Elementary in Clayton, North Carolina. This full-time position involves providing academic assistance, monitoring student behavior, and fulfilling bus driving duties as required. Candidates should be high school graduates with effective communication skills and experience working with children.

Immediate start available. Contact Dan Kerwin at 919.553.3259 for more information.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction and provides individualized instruction.
• Supervises students in the classroom and other locations.
• Checks and reports attendance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Child Interaction

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

K3 Teacher Assistant (not HQ)

Location: Johnston County Public Schools Powhatan Elementary, Clayton, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 3911586

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

School Year: 2026-2027

Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. 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

• 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.

Instructional Preparation/Support

• 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.

Report and Records

• Checks and reports attendance.
• Enters data in health record, records student behavior and files data according to regulatory requirements.

Monitoring Student Behavior

• 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.

Bus Driver and Monitor Duties

• Serve as a Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver/Bus Monitor/Sub Bus Monitor for a school bus or activity bus as required by principal. Shall have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and must maintain appropriate bus driver certification at all times.
• Performs other duties and accepts 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Dan Kerwin, Principal
• Powhatan Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]