Sample Assistant Teacher Evaluation Form -- Goldrush Magazine -- July 2006

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Sample Assistant Teacher Evaluation Form

The role of assistant teacher is extremely important. Assistants can have a huge effect on the atmosphere of the classroom; if they are enthusiastic and set a positive example, they will influence the students in a positive way. Conversely, if they are unenthusiastic or lazy, they will have a negative influence. Often, teaching without an assistant can be better than working with one who doesn’t have the right personality for the role.

Assistant teachers should be educated in proper teaching techniques and the philosophies of your school. It’s a good idea to continually offer input and engage in discussions about good technique and effective classroom skills. A good way to do this is to hold meetings that include the faculty and their assistants.

Evaluating your assistant teachers by using a formal method of documentation (see below) will provide meaty content for faculty/assistant teacher meetings. Plus, it lends a sense of professionalism to the assistants’ role in your classrooms and helps them realize that they need to take their responsibility seriously. —Ed.

ASSISTANT TEACHER EVALUATION FORM

Assistant Name:
Instructor Name:
Date:
	Always	Almost Always	Sometimes	Rarely	N/A
Arrives at least 10 minutes prior to the start of his/her first class of the day prepared and ready to assist.
Wears appropriate dance attire for all subjects with hair pulled back and proper shoes.
Arrives at the studio with a pleasant attitude and shows enthusiasm in the classroom.
Does not bring personal issues or distractions into the school.
Helps gather and line up students before class to ensure that the classes start on time.
Knows students’ names.
Learns and retains all combinations or routines for his/her classes.
Demonstrates all work full out and never appears lazy.
Shows confidence when demonstrating.
Helps students stay in lines and circles, or keeps students organized when working on across-the-floor progressions.
Demonstrates good understanding of the language or terminology used in the classroom.
Handles challenging students appropriately, without losing his/her cool.
Understands that younger students look up to him/her as a role model, and therefore sets a positive example both in and outside of the school.
Treats all students with respect; helps to build self-esteem and never degrades any student.
Is eager to learn various teaching techniques and accepts suggestions or criticisms appropriately.
Attends and participates in all assistant-teacher meetings.

Additional comments or recommendations:

Classes missed:

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