Teacher
Assistant – training and careers
Begin your career in education -
become a Teacher Assistant.
Demand for Teacher Assistants
is predicted to increase and as school districts
continue to
report a shortage of teachers, the need for skilled Teacher Assistants
continues to rise.
Teacher Assistants (also known as Teacher
Aides) positions require at minimum a
High School Diploma
or GED. A Child Development Associate
(CDA) certificate is
the first step in the education career path.
The certificate can be utilized to further
your education
at the college level, or ultimately earn a Bachelors Degree in
Education. Many schools offer courses online and on-campus. Books,
training
material and software are normally included with the
curriculum. Areas of study
generally include the
following:
-
Classroom communication skills
- Instructional methods and
techniques
- Technology’s role in the modern classroom
- Assisting students with special needs
Teacher
Assistants can find employment opportunities in public schools, head-start
programs, pre-schools, child-care centers and schools with
religious affiliation. A
Teacher Assistant will work with a
lead teacher to provide children with the
individual attention
they require. The Teacher Assistant will encourage social,
emotional, and intellectual development for the students, and foster
a desire for
new experiences. Teacher Assistants can work
part time, full time or as
substitutes. Working as a
Teacher Assistant can provide you with the benefit of a
flexible
work schedule and be an entry-level step into the education
profession.
Now is the time to begin making a difference in a
child's life. Take an important
step in securing your
future - learn the skills necessary to become a Teacher
Assistant.
