Learn more about the work of a teacher aide with Stratford's distance learning teacher aide course. A teacher aide is an essential part of today's classroom and often performs a number of duties that assistant the teacher and help to provide quality education for children.
A teacher aide provides clerical and instructional support for preschool, elementary, and secondary school teachers. A teacher aide can work very closely with children and help provide teaching support for teachers, while other times, a teacher aide might help with more administrative and clerical tasks such as grading papers, or decorating a bulletin board.
The duties performed by a teacher aide can include:
• Clerical work
• Supervising lunch/recess
• Reviewing lessons
• Providing individual attention
• Preparing equipment
• Computer support
• Recording grades
• And more!
Many teacher aides work part-time. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, 4 out of 10 teacher aides work part time. Job prospects are also expected to be favorable.* Just like teachers, a teacher aide must pass background checks and gain certain clearances before being allowed to work in a school.
Stratford's teacher aide course could lead to employment with a:
• Pre-school
• Child care center
• Schools
• After-school program
• Community centers
Take the first step in learning more about the valued work of a teacher aide and enroll in Stratford's teacher aide course today! |
| * Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09" |
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| "On the whole, I thought it was an awesome program. It opened many doors for me." — B.J. - Saskatchewan |
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| "I have regained my confidence as a parent and dismissed the doubts I'd held about myself as a Middle School Employee. I am more confident in myself as a result and feel ready to go to work as a paraprofessional and possibly continue my education for a teaching certificate." — S.P. - Pennsylvania |
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