Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants perform some or all of the following duties:
*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
*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.
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. For more information click here.
(DO NOT APPLY FOR OSAP BEFORE YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THIS PROGRAM)
Program Requirements
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma – No specific senior science courses are required
- Standard First Aid & Health Care Provider (HCP) or BLS CPR Certificate
- Clear Criminal Record Check – You do not need a criminal record check for admission into the program however you will be required to sign a waiver that you do not have a criminal record. A formal criminal check (VSS)is not required until Semester 2 before starting placements in Semester 3.