Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Start Date: 11/02/2026)

Pink Hill Elementary School; Pink Hill (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Hill Elementary School in Pink Hill, North Carolina is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver to support the lead teacher and assist with classroom activities. The role includes one-on-one student support, small group instruction, and duties related to school operations. Driving responsibilities are an essential function of the job.

Starting date is 11/02/2026. A high school diploma with at least 48 college hours and a minimum GPA of 2.0 are required; an official transcript must be

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least 48 hours of college coursework.
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students
• Monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem
• Assists students with becoming increasingly independent
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom
• Records time out and in class suspension
• Assists with crisis prevention
• Restrains students as needed
• Assists students with learning
• Reinforces and clarifies instructions
• Develops and files incident reports
• Grades student papers and scores tests
• Checks daily attendance; makes copies
• Feeds students, when necessary
• Toilets students, if needed
• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom
• Maintains class files, etc.

Education

High School diploma and 48 hours college coursework

Minimum GPA 2.0

Job description

Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Start Date: 11/02/2026)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4416405

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: 56 ($15.25 - $17.08 per hour). Position# 328512

\"Must\" ALSO complete a BUS DRIVER APPLICATION (Position#540001) before you will be considered for employment in a Teacher Assistant position.

Driving a school bus is an essential function of this job.

\"Must\" provide an Official Seal Transcript showing at least 48 SEMESTER HOURS from a Community College or a Four Year University.

See below for Job Description.

JOB TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a Principal and/or lead teacher.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students
• Monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem
• Assists students with becoming increasingly independent
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom
• Records time out and in class suspension
• Assists with crisis prevention
• Restrains students as needed
• Assists students with learning
• Reinforces and clarifies instructions
• Conducts short sessions on improving study skills
• Provides one-on-one assistance as needed
• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom
• Performs, repair, and maintenance tasks related to school equipment
• Performs various clerical duties as needed
• Maintains records of student progress
• Develops and files incident reports
• Grades student papers and scores tests
• Checks daily attendance; makes copies
• Develops classroom display and instructional materials
• Maintains and operates audio visual equipment
• Orders supplies
• Maintains class files, etc.
• Feeds students, when necessary
• Toilets students, if needed
• Assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in staff development workshops
• Performs other related work as required

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as;

computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc.

• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light work

Data Conception:

• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things

Interpersonal Communication:

• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information
• Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors

Language Ability:

• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks,

forms, lists, etc.

• Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format

Intelligence:

• Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• To interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form

Verbal Aptitude:

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures,

to follow oral and written instructions

• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in

standard English

Numerical Aptitude:

• Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract;

and to utilize decimals and percentages

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape

Motor Coordination:

• Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in

using office equipment

Manual Dexterity:

• Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines, etc.
• Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination

Color Discrimination:

• Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color

Interpersonal Temperament:

• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving

instructions

• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting

under stress

Physical Communication:

• Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or

exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of

sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of activities performed by the lead teacher.
• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
• General knowledge of student handbook rules.
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Julie Rouse , Principal
• Pink Hill Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]