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Before & After School Program Teacher Needed
Career Insights for Middle / High School Teacher (Other)
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What they do
A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$68,665 / year median in New Jersey
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Enjoy helping children learn and grow through nurturing and positive experiences.
- Are reliable, upbeat, positive, trustworthy, and independent.
- Want to be part of a professional team and work with others towards achieving our school goals.
- Are willing to attend trainings to further their knowledge and education about all of the areas of child development and meet regulations in our industry. Teacher Assistant job duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervising the loading and unloading of students to and from the bus.
- Providing adequate and thorough supervision of the children and their actions.
- Tracking students attendance.
- Providing organized age appropriate activities for school age children.
- Communicate with co-workers and work with them to help classrooms run smoothly.
- Help with cleaning duties to ensure a healthy learning and working environment.