school aide

Teacher's extra hands

A school aide is a support staff member who assists teachers and administrators in educational settings.

Aides may help with classroom activities, supervise students during lunch or recess, provide one-on-one support for students with special needs, or handle clerical tasks: The school aide worked with small reading groups while the teacher led the main lesson.

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students · hallway · hall pass · cafeteria · recess · monitor · supervision · lunch duty · lunchroom · bus · bus loop · parent pickup · volunteer · special education · tutor · support · clipboard · walkie-talkie

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authority/role hierarchy

school aidelead teacher

Senior educator supervising classroom

head teacher · principal · superintendent · classroom teacher · headmaster

SUPPORT vs. RECIPIENT

school aidestudent

One formally enrolled somewhere

pupil · learner · schoolchild · enrollee

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school, aide, schools, schooled, schooling, schooler, preschool, homeschool, homeschooling

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