Teacher Aide Job Description
Teacher aide
provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Teacher Aide Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective teacher aide job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included teacher aide job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Prepares and gathers instructional materials as requested to support instruction, individual tutoring or behavior plan implementation
Provides instructional support to implement students’ IEPs and to support progress toward State content standards
Uses positive behavioral supports, principles of crisis intervention and classroom routines to achieve behavioral expectations conducive to learning
Tutors, mediates and counsels with individual students or small groups
Creates an environment that is physically and emotional safe, with equity and respect for all students
Assist classroom staff with all classroom-related duties
Serve as an active facilitator of children's educational and behavioral goals
Interact with students as part of a trans-disciplinary team
Implements and supports the company’s mission and philosophy
Supports the Comprehensive Educational Plan as developed and manages a Title I educational
Teacher Aide Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Teacher Aide
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DCF, CPR, CDA, DSS, NYS
Education for Teacher Aide
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the teacher aide job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Collage Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood, Teaching, Associates, Teacher Certification, Military
Skills for Teacher Aide
Desired skills for teacher aide include:
General office equipment
Childcare program development and implementation
Effective and appropriate care-giving practices utilized in early childhood care
Toddler
Assessment and treatment of behavioral and effective disorders
Basic arithmetic
Child care licensing and NAEYC Standards
Developmentally appropriate practices for young children
Human behavior and performance
Individual differences in ability
Desired experience for teacher aide includes:
Supervising groups of school ages students in public settings
Maintaining a safe environment at school and on field trips
Prepare tests, class projects and case studies
Employs current technology skills that includes but is not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Tasks will require frequent sitting, standing or walking, and may include extended periods of time sitting at a keyboard or standing in a classroom or clinical setting
Tasks may involve the lifting of persons (patients) or items of various weights in a teaching setting
Teacher Aide Examples
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Teacher Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a teacher aide. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for teacher aide
- Assist classroom teachers with copying items to support teaching
- Prepares and gathers instructional materials as instructed by teacher to support instruction, individual tutoring or behavior plan implementation
- Works with individual students or small groups for emotional support or to extend learning of preschool Standards
- Provides tutoring in General Education Diploma (GED) and other academic curriculum
- Serve as an active facilitator of children's educational and behavioral goals by role modeling and interacting with students as part of a trans-disciplinary team
- Provide educational intervention to help each child reach his/her highest level of independence
- Assist day program supervisor in the day program by providing care to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Must be willing to assist with lunch, goals/outcomes, driving, and toileting needs
- Provides tutoring in General Education Diploma (GED) and Nova Net program for identified students before classes, after classes at the end of the school day
- Classroom Leadership
Qualifications for teacher aide
- 60 credit hours from an accredited college Or High School Diploma or equivalent plus one year experience in direct care of at-risk youth preferred
- Ability to be patient, flexible, and versatile
- AA/AS/AAS or BA/BS in Special Education or related field
- 1 year experience working with youth with special needs
- Patience, excellent communication and basic computer skills
- Experience working with students (Preferred)
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Teacher Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of teacher aide. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for teacher aide
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
- Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
- Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
- Teaching Aide.Assist the teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate program for all children
- Follows proper safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of children at all times
- Performs assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques and standards with minimal supervision
- Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up classroom for daily activities, supporting classroom staff, children and parents
- Predict unsafe situations and take precautions
Qualifications for teacher aide
- Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
- Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
- Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
- Support the Mission Statement of the district
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance
- Attend staff and team meetings
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of teacher aide. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for teacher aide
- Meet with the Master Teacher on a regular basis for reflective supervision
- Actively participate in all classroom assessments as part of the Educare Learning Network cross-site evaluation
- Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings and in-service training as required
- To share with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of the sponsoring agency and the community which their center serves
- To promote his/her own personal growth and development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conferences, classroom group conferences and staff meetings
- To share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of program
- To participate, wherever feasible, in related training opportunities as these become available
- To participate in objective discussions on his/her own professional performance in supervisory conferences with the group teacher and/or director
- Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the Parents
- Attending and participating in group parent meetings
Qualifications for teacher aide
- Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
- PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours
- Ability to work well with school-aged children
- Basic computer skills, Excel, word processing, Publisher
- Some experience working with school-aged children
- College course required for teacher and assistant teacher
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a teacher aide. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for teacher aide
- SHARING IN THE USE AND WRITING OR RECORDS, such as are required and necessary for the development of the program and for work with the individual child, the group and any student or volunteer may be assigned
- OTHER RELATED DUTIES, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the group teacher other programmatic duties
- To assist in the planning and execution of a program to provide day care for children which takes into account the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group, the individuals child
- To share responsibility for keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition in order to encourage maximum constructive use by the children
- To share responsibility for removing or reporting any damaged or hazardous equipment to the director or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken
- To participate in planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designed to promote optimal program functioning
- To participate in the overall planning for the best use of shared space in relation to the total center program
- To assist in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program
- To participate in discussions aimed at developing a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of children which will enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities
- Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shred with the Parents
Qualifications for teacher aide
- Standing, hiking, swimming, or walking
- Associate’s degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university
- Previous experience in developing, managing, or supervising student tutorial programs and/or prior tutorial and assessment experience as a math or language arts classroom support, preferred
- Effectively supervises and cares for students in their work, play and routines
- Adapted needs experience is preferred
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with many people
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Teacher Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of teacher aide. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for teacher aide
- Lead ski lessons for children ages 3-6
- Being an enthusiastic and positive participant in the classroom by using positive vocabulary and being actively involved (playing) with the children in the classroom
- Upholding the written Regulations for Group Day Care from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
- Ensure the health, safety, welfare, and accountability of children through constant and direct supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of all indoor and outdoor equipment, practice of emergency procedures, and ensuring that all center and state licensing policies and procedures are followed
- Facilitate an effective program to meet the physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive needs of each child based upon child development principles, Developmental Appropriate Practice, Creative Curriculum Learning Objectives, and NAEYC Accreditation Guidelines
- Plan, organize, and implement daily routines, curriculum plans, appropriate learning environments, space arrangement, child assessments, and parent interactions in cooperation with a lead teacher
- Assist with ongoing assessments of children’s progress through daily observations, routine record keeping, and developmental assessments in cooperation with a lead teacher
- Assist with operating a classroom/program in compliance with all state child care center licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation criteria
- Provide supportive and nurturing experiences during routine caregiving, such as meal times, nap times, diaper changing, and potty training
- Maintain accurate daily records in accordance with policies and procedures for classroom and age group
Qualifications for teacher aide
- Successfully complete SLED and FBI checks
- Complete a health exam including a TB test (K3 & K4 aides)
- Capable of maintaining a positive attitude and a caring concern toward children, parents, and coworkers
- Ability to provide guidance to young children
- Ability to lift children, equipment and supplies
- Must (occasionally) lift/carry up to 50 lbs