Teaching Assistant Job Description

Teaching Assistant Job Description Teaching Assistant Job Description Sample teaching assistant job description also refers to the classroom assistant job description. Teaching assistants may be called teacher aides and education assistants. The key responsibilities and the job requirements for this position are clearly listed and remain constant regardless of the title. TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION General Purpose A teaching assistant works alongside the classroom teacher, providing support and reinforcement through working with individual students or small groups of students. The objective of this role is to maximize the functioning of each student under the direction of the lead teacher.Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilitiesreinforce lessons presented by the classroom teacher by reviewing material with students individually or in groupsprovide additional learning support to students where identifieddevelop learning programs for individual needs and adapt appropriate materials accordinglydeliver customized learning activities to students either individually or in groupsmonitor and support the social and emotional needs of studentsassist with the development of lesson plans and learning materials to meet curriculum requirements and individual student needshelp teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready, setting up equipment and arranging the classroom environmentassists the classroom teacher in directly observing and recording behaviorhelp maintain order in the classroom by ensuring students adhere to accepted rules and regulationsmaintain the classroom environment in an organized and orderly manner to ensure an optimal learning experiencecreate displays of the students' work and other classroom displaysassist with maintaining student records including attendance and gradesassist the classroom teacher with grading tests, correcting work and checking homeworkcollaborate regularly with staff members to chart the progress of each childprovide feedback to the classroom teacher on the student's progress and developmentkeep parents informed about their child's development and scheduleassist with supervision of students in class, between classes and during recesshelp with extracurricular activities, school events and field tripsstand in for a teacher who is absentEducation and Experience Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university an advantagea valid state-relevant paraprofessional certificationknowledge of current state regulations regarding school proficiency standardssolid understanding of child developmentexperience of working with children Key Skills and Competencies communication skills - verbal and writtengroup facilitation skillseffective relationship building skillshigh energy levels patienceadaptabilityrespect for diversityteam work skillsorganizational and planning skillsCustomize this teaching assistant job description for your own requirements. Your Teaching Assistant Resume Use this teaching assistant job description to write a winning teacher assistant resume.Excellent elementary school Assistant Teacher ResumePreschool Teaching Assistant Resume All Teaching Job Descriptions