Teacher Assistant & School Bus Driver – CDL-Eligible

TRENT PARK ELEMENTARY; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TRENT PARK ELEMENTARY in New Bern, NC is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver for the 2026-27 school year. The role combines classroom assistance with school bus transportation for students, reporting to the principal.

Position is 10 months with a starting date of immediately and a pay grade of 56. The candidate will need a CDL with school bus certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days) and must meet the Craven County Schools requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of 48 semester hours of general college credit
• Must possess and maintain a school bus driver’s license (CDL) or willing to obtain within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance
• Obtains a Commercial Drivers License and drives school bus or activity bus
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher
• Provides individualized instruction
• Demonstrates various instructional activities
• Monitors work assigned by teacher
• Checks and corrects students' work while in progress
• Keeps students on task
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students
• Assists in instructional preparation/support
• Serves as substitute teacher
• Assists in ensuring that the facility is a safe, clean, and inviting learning and working environment

Skills

CDL with school bus certification

Academic assistance

Student supervision

Classroom technology

Education

High school diploma

48 semester hours of college credit

CDL with school bus certification or willing to obtain within 90 days

Job description

TRENT PARK ELEMENTARY in New Bern, NC is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver for the 2026-27 school year. The role combines classroom assistance with school bus transportation for students, reporting to the principal.

Position is 10 months with a starting date of immediately and a pay grade of 56. The candidate will need a CDL with school bus certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days) and must meet the Craven County Schools requirements.