A Teaching Assistant, or Teacher Assistant, is responsible for helping Teachers complete daily tasks within a classroom environment. Their duties include leading lessons or small group activities for students, grading student assignments in accordance with the Teachers grading criteria and providing individual guidance to students with learning disabilities or behavioral challenges.
A Teaching Assistant 應該能夠履行各種職責和責任。以下是 Teaching Assistant 應該能夠執行的一些職責和責任：
- Helping Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment
- Reviewing lessons or lectures with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups
- Supervising students in class, between classes and during recreation periods and field trips
- Tracking attendance, grading assignments and calculating grades
- Giving extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept
- Assisting students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students
有競爭力的Teaching Assistant 將擁有一定的技能和資格，包括：
- Assisting students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students
- Great organization and planning skills
- Collaboration and teamwork abilities
- In-depth knowledge of subjects or discipline they’re assisting with
- Understanding of pedagogical best practices
- Ability to engage students of all learning levels and grade levels
