Teacher Assistant

Job Brief

A teacher assistant is a professional who helps students understand the material during instruction. They provide supervision and reinforce the information with students through recess or lunch.

Job Description

• ● Help teachers prepare lesson plans
• ● Set up necessary material for classes (e.g. projectors, chemistry sets)
• ● Track student attendance and class schedules
• ● Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges
• ● Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
• ● Escort and supervise students in field trips and school activities
• ● Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start
• ● Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments and informing parents of their children’s progress
• ● Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues

Job Requirements

• ● Experience as a Teacher Assistant
• ● Familiarity with school administrative tasks and learning methods
• ● Great communication and organizational skills
• ● Cool-tempered and positive attitude
• ● Firm but kind personality
• ● A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents
• ● College or associate’s degree is preferred