Teaching Assistant

As a teacher’s assistant, you’ll be providing support for classroom teachers in preschool or K-12 education. This support includes instruction, record-keeping, supervising students and sometimes planning lessons.

While some teacher’s assistants work primarily in a classroom setting, others may work in specific areas of a school, such as computer labs or the library.

Teacher’s assistants typically have certain qualities that make them effective in their jobs. These include:

• Flexibility while they assist the teacher in their duties
• Dependability, as teachers will rely on them time and time again
• Communication skill, as they interact with the teacher and students throughout the day
• A love for learning and children