Assistant Teacher

Remote

🎓 Education

Assistant Teachers work in a range of educational environments including schools, daycares, non-profit organizations and tutoring centers. They collaborate with Lead Teachers, Administrators and Classroom Aides to provide students with an enriching and productive educational environment. Assistant Teachers also get to know students and provide individualized assistance to help them understand course material and resolve issues. They supervise the class when the lead teacher is unavailable, help prepare the classroom each day, assist with cleaning up projects and coordinate student pickup and drop-off. Assistant Teachers maintain contact with parents and caregivers, acting as a liaison between the school and families.

What does a Assistant Teacher do?

An Assistant Teacher, or Teaching Assistant, provides classroom support for a lead teacher as they guide the class through a lesson by preparing materials, interacting with students and supervising projects. Their duties include preparing lesson plans, tutoring students one-on-one or in groups, taking attendance and monitoring student progress.

Responsibilities

A Assistant Teacher should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Assistant Teacher should be able to execute:

Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons.
Perform recordkeeping duties associated with the classroom including attendance and grade calculation.
Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior.
Collaborate with teachers and parents on a regular basis regarding student progress.
Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines.

Required Skills

A competitive Assistant Teacher will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Two years of college classes or an associate degree in education or related program
Certification in CPR and first aid
Excellent communication skills
Patience when dealing with students of varying abilities and backgrounds
Resourceful and able to modify instructional materials as needed for students
Excellent at recordkeeping and highly attentive to detail
Able to work with teachers and parents to develop instructional strategies for students
Able to maintain focus and control in chaotic environments

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