Teacher Aide (ECE)

Competency-based occupation
Onet code: 25-9042.00

2

Years

40

Skills
Classroom Instruction Topics
  • ACA-122 College Transfer Success & Safety Guidelines
  • EDU-119 Intro to Early Child Education
  • EDU-144 Child Development I
  • EDU-153 Health, Safety, & Nutrition
  • ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry
  • PSY-150 General Psychology
  • EDU-131 Child, Family, & Community
  • EDU-145 Child Development II
  • EDU-146 Child Guidance
  • EDU-151 Creative Activities
  • EDU-234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos
  • Math Requirement: MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy 3 OR MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra 4
  • FA Elective: ART-111 Art Appreciation OR MUS-110 Researching Composers OR PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics
  • BIO-111 General Biology I
  • EDU-221 Children with Exceptionalities
  • EDU-280 Language & Literacy Exceptionalities
  • ENG-112 Writing/Research in Disciplines
  • Science Elective: CHEM-1 General Chemistry I OR PHY-110 Conceptual Physics
  • COM-231 Public Speaking
  • EDU-216 Foundations of Education
  • EDU-250 Teacher Licensure Preparation
  • EDU-284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum
  • Social Science Elective
  • EDU-152 Music, Movement, & Language
On-the-job Training
  • Maintain student records.
    • Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  • Develop Instructional Materials
    • Assist in the preparation and follow through of daily activities (indoor/outdoor) as the relate to the curriculum.
  • Monitor Student Performance
    • Take responsibility for health, welfare, and safety of the children.
  • Supervise School or Student Activities
    • Assist in all mealtime/snack time activities and related record keeping.
    • Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
    • Assist with overall supervision of toileting and bathroom time.
  • Clean Facilities or Work Areas
    • Maintain an environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational program.
    • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
    • Work with other center staff to form a positive, supportive atmosphere.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
    • Communicate with parents in a respectful and courteous manner regarding students' progress or problems.
  • Plan educational activities.
    • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
    • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
    • Attend workshops, conference, and any in-service training sponsored by the center or other educational organizations as approved by the director.
  • Teach Daily Living Skills or Behaviors
    • Teach social skills to students by providing a warm, safe, and caring environment that encourages children to grow and explore
    • Greet each child with a warm and friendly manner.
    • Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities.
    • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
    • Be sensitive to children’s differences and needs and be willing to adjust program to meet those needs.
    • Effectively interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
  • Other Competencies
    • Demonstrate safety practices in the workplace
    • Maintain student records
    • Develop instructional materials
    • Distribute instructional or library materials
    • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products
    • Monitor student performance
    • Supervise school or student activities
    • Assist other educational professionals with projects or research
    • Clean facilities or work areas
    • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs
    • Create technology-based learning materials
    • Display student work
    • Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior
    • Evaluate student work
    • Lead classes or community events
    • Maintain computer equipment or software
    • Operate audiovisual equipment
    • Plan educational activities
    • Teach daily living skills or behaviors
    • Teach others to use technology or equipment
calendar.svg
Get on our calendar
Not sure if WorkHands is right for you? Chat with our team today
sendEmail.svg
Send us an email
We'll get back to you shortly