Teacher Assistant - SAIA (1:1)

Young World Physical Education; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Clayton, North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver. This full-time position involves providing academic assistance, monitoring student behavior, and fulfilling bus driving duties as required.

Qualifications include being a high school graduate or equivalent, effective methods of dealing with children, and strong communication skills. Candidates must also maintain bus driver certification as directed by the State Board of Education.

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.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provides individualized instruction.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress; keeps students on task.
• Reports student progress to teacher.
• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations.
• Serves as Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver/Bus Monitor as required.

Skills

Effective methods of dealing with children

Problem-solving

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver – River Dell Elementary

Reports To: Principal

Term: 9 months

Location: River Dell Elementary, Clayton, North Carolina

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

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

• 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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.