Teacher Aide Job Description
The job of a Teacher Aide involves assisting teachers with classroom duties and other office tasks needed to be completed by teachers. They find work at pre-school, elementary or secondary schools.
Education/Experience Requirements for the job of a Teacher Aide: A successful candidate must possess a high school diploma or a two-year degree in child development. Some employers may require candidates to obtain a bachelor’s degree or a teaching certification. Teacher aides usually obtain on-the-job teaching training with their position and move to become a full-time teacher once they’ve completed their educational requirements or certification.
Skills of a Teacher Aide include but are not limited to: Effective teaching skills, good written and verbal communication skills, administrative skills, strong leadership and organizational skills, basic computer knowledge and ability to work well with children. He/she must also be creative, patient, proactive, flexible, adaptable, conscientious, confident and approachable.
Specific work elements of the job as a Teacher Aide include but are not limited to: Taking class attendance; grading homework and tests; updating student records; distributing teaching materials to students such as workbooks and textbooks; maintaining order within the classroom and school grounds; operating learning aids such as tape recorders, slide projectors and computers; preparing library materials to be used in class; maintaining stockroom supplies; assisting teachers during activities and field trips; operating various equipments to aid teacher presentation and performing other tasks as assigned.
