Education

Elementary School Teaching Assistant

Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher
May assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, Braille and remedial programs
Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
May assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment
May assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by school principal
May monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day.

Help prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum
Learn how to teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies
Assist with assigning and correcting homework
Prepare, administer and correct tests
Observe how to evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials
Assist in the preparation and implementation of remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Observe staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
May learn how to teach and evaluate students through distance or online courses
May learn how to counsel students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters
May supervise student teachers.

Learn how to develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Help lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Familiarize self with steps needed to plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Learn to assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Assist in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
May help plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.