TEACHER AIDE
Career Outlook
Your New Career
Due to the changing face of education, the demand for Teacher Aides is on the rise. School restructuring, an increase in Special Education programs, and the emphasis on personal attention for students all combine to make Teacher Aides more valuable than ever before. Train at home and get the skills you need to begin your career in this rewarding profession.
Your New Career Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Labor expects the demand for Teacher Aide`s will rise more than 10% by the year 2018!* That means a great deal of opportunity for you to find work doing a job that you can be proud of.
In as little as five months, you could have the skills you need to enter this exciting and truly satisfying career field.
Your New Skills
Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as five months by studying just an hour a day for your new career. You'll learn the important skills you need to be a Teacher Aide:
- You'll understand the different ways in which children learn and the most effective techniques used to instruct them.
- You'll learn how to assist the teacher in special situations such as helping mildly, moderately, and severely handicapped students, helping students who do not speak English, and working with children in early childhood education.
- You'll learn the necessary skills for effective communication in the classroom, as well as personal and professional skills you'll use for the rest of your life.
* Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Overview
Becoming a Teacher's Aide is easy with distance learning from the Continuing Education Center.
Learn the skills necessary for becoming a Teacher Aide - at home, at your own pace. Train quickly and conveniently for this rewarding career.
You’ll learn:
- Classroom communication skills
- Major instructional techniques
- Technology’s role in the classroom
- How to assist students with special needs
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! Get the latest information on how to help children learn and grow by becoming a Teacher Aide.
Start a rewarding, new career in a growing field.
Why train at home to be a Teacher Aide? With the right skills, you can:
- Work full-time or part-time hours.
- Work during the school year – summers and
holidays off!
- Enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference
in the lives of children.
Demand for Teacher Aides is projected to increase more than 10% by the year 2018.* As school districts continue to report a shortage of teachers, the demand for skilled Teacher Aides continues to rise. That means employment opportunity for you!
State Licensing Requirements
In the states of Illinois and Missouri, a Teacher Aide Diploma will not qualify graduates for employment as a Teacher Aide.
Contact the Continuing Education Center today.
Find out more about becoming a Teacher Aide with the Continuing Education Center Career School training that includes:
- All the books, lessons, and learning aids you need
- A valuable work experience option
- Unlimited instructional support
- Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
Get more information today and in as little as five months from enrollment, you can be on your way to a career as a Teacher Aide!
*Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Outline
Instruction Sets
Your program consists of six Instruction Sets which will take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll use in your new career.
Here's how it works
Your first Instruction Set will be sent immediately after your enrollment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with.
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer (running Windows Vista or later) and the Internet in order to complete your program with the Continuing Education Center.
Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your lessons.
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Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies
Identifying and implementing a successful study method; planning when, where, and how you'll study; creating effective and efficient study tools; using study tools to improve chances for success
Introduction to the Teacher Aide Program
The structure of public and private schools; functions performed by teacher aides; introduction to the specialized jobs held by teacher aides.
Instruction Set 2
Skills for the Effective Teacher Aide
Basic communications skills needed by teacher aides; personal qualities found in teacher aides.
Child Development and Human Behavior
Normal growth and development of a child; the development of non-adaptive behaviors including aggression, anxiety and depression.
Instruction Set 3
How Children Learn
The different ways in which children learn; relationships between learning and language.
Enhancing Children's Self-Esteem
Self-esteem defined and explained; its importance and origin; how teacher aides can help self-esteem now.
Instruction Set 4
Classroom Management Techniques
Managing the classroom in a learning situation; group dynamics; rewarding good behavior; role of the teacher aide in managing the classroom.
An Overview of Teaching Techniques
Major instructional techniques; the role of the instructional aide and the different ways the instructional aide can assist the teacher.
Student Supervision
Monitoring students; proctoring tests and exams; nonclassroom responsibilities; arranging the classroom environment
Instruction Set 5
Curriculum Content
Discussion of curriculum content for preschool, kindergarten primary grades, intermediate grades, middle school, junior high school, and senior high school.
Instructional Resources: Their Preparation and Use
Copy machines; overhead projectors; videocassette projectors; preparing and locating instructional materials; identifying resource people.
Technology in the Classroom
Role of technology in the classroom; different ways computers are used in the schools; interactive technology; the Internet; the future of technology in the schools.
Instruction Set 6
Language and Other Barriers
Helping students who do not speak English; unique teacher aide responsibilities; acceptance of differences in culture, ability, and gender-related activity.
The Teacher Aide in the Special Education Program
Overview of the federal, special education laws, and the handicapping conditions of mildly, moderately, and severely handicapped students.
The Teacher Aide in the Early Childhood Education Program and in the After-School Day Care Program
The beginnings of early childhood programs; curriculum; promoting positive behavior; after-school care including environment, extra-curricular projects and sports activities.
Learning Aids:
• Poison Control Slide Guide
• Themes with a Difference
Instruction Set 7
Children, Families, and Society
Family, school, and community; divorce; child custody; violence; single-parent homes; legal rights and responsibilities for teacher aides.
Helping Abused Children
Definition of child abuse; recognizing signs of various forms; reporting and follow up.
Work Experience Option
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Online Library and Librarian
Students in the Continuing Education Center have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and to assist students in research activities during their studies with the Continuing Education Center.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
A High School Diploma or GED is required to enroll in this program.
Because qualifications for being a Teacher Aide can vary from state-to-state, we recommend that you contact your local school district for information on requirements for Teacher Aides where you live.