Teacher Assistant 1st Grade

Starting pay: $16.83/hour (NC04 rate, subject to change). 10-month term of employment (school-year calendar).

About the Role

Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver reporting to the school principal and teacher/bus supervisor. Performance evaluated annually by the principal and bus supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or minimum 48 semester hours of higher education
• Computer skills
• Eligible for a school-bus driver’s license (CDL)

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with planning, organizing, evaluating, and developing instructional activities and classroom procedures
• Prepare materials, equipment, and resources to implement programs
• Provide clerical and technical assistance as needed for program implementation and other duties in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
• Assist students with understanding rules and regulations
• Follow the direction of the teacher in obtaining goals and objectives
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce and assist in learning
• Monitor students as instructed by the teacher
• Use sound judgment in reconciling minor conflicts and correcting behavior
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, buses, bathrooms, and other areas on and off school property (e.g., field trips)
• Keep the teacher informed of any problems on a daily basis
• Exhibit positive behavior toward parents and students
• Assist in maintaining a functional, clean environment
• Communicate the needs of students and school in a confidential and positive manner
• Carry out duties in a punctual, professional, and positive manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment
• Conduct self as a positive role model
• Maintain bus license and accept bus-driver assignments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising teacher and building administrators