About this role
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
A teacher assistant provides support to a teacher in charge of a classroom. Also known as teacher’s aides, these professionals reinforce lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups. Their duties include creating lesson plans, documenting progress, and overseeing lesson preparations.
The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, you must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Working with the teacher to monitor the class schedule.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on-field excursions.
• Collaborating with teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents to keep them informed.
• Helping teachers to create lesson plans.
• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION:
• High school or equivalent qualification.
• Teaching assistant or similar role is a plus.
• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities.