skillfactor-pipeline/skills/early-years-teaching-assistant/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — early years teaching assistant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-9042.00 (Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 5312; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Supplemental] Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• [Core] Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• [Core] Clean classrooms.
• [Supplemental] Collect money from students for school-related projects.
• [Core] Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• [Core] Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• [Core] Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
• [Supplemental] Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• [Core] Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• [Supplemental] Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• [Core] Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• [Core] Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• [Supplemental] Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• [Core] Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• [Supplemental] Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
• [Core] Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• [Core] Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• [Supplemental] Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
• [Supplemental] Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• [Core] Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• [Core] Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud.
• [Core] Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• [Core] Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• [Supplemental] Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
• [Core] Teach social skills to students.
• [Core] Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• [Core] Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• [Core] Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Detailed work activities

• Clean facilities or work areas.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Collect deposits, payments or fees.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Display student work.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Evaluate student work.
• Lead classes or community events.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Maintain computer equipment or software.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Maintain student records.
• Monitor student performance.
• Operate audiovisual equipment.
• Plan educational activities.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Supervise school or student activities.
• Teach daily living skills or behaviors.
• Teach life skills.
• Teach others to use technology or equipment.
• Teach physical education.
• Tutor students who need extra assistance.