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Teacher Aides

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Experience working at a day care center or caring for younger siblings is highly recommended for aspiring teacher aides.

Teacher aides must enjoy working with children and be able to handle their demands, problems, and questions with patience and fairness. They must be willing and able to follow instructions, but also should be able to take the initiative in projects. Flexibility, creativity, and a cheerful outlook are definite assets for anyone working with children.