A Teacher Aide is responsible for providing support to teachers in the classroom. They may be responsible for preparing materials, setting up equipment, and assisting with lesson plans. Teacher Aides also provide support to students in the classroom by helping them with their work, answering questions, and providing guidance.

Teacher Aide Job Responsibilities

  • Assisting teachers with lesson planning
  • Preparing materials for lessons
  • Helping to supervise students during class time
  • Tutoring individual students or small groups
  • Providing feedback to teachers on student progress
  • Maintaining a clean and organized classroom

Objectives

  • To assist teachers in the classroom with instruction and management of students
  • To help prepare lesson materials and classrooms for instruction
  • To support teachers in maintaining a positive and effective learning environment
  • To work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of assigned tasks
  • To monitor student behavior and performance, and report concerns to teachers as needed

Teacher Aide Job Skills & Qualifications Needed

  • The skills and qualifications needed for the role of teacher aide vary depending on the specific position and school district. However, most teacher aides will need to have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as some experience working with children in a educational setting. Many teacher aides also complete specialized training programs to prepare them for their roles.