Education

The Education CTE prepares students to explore careers in teaching, child development, and educational leadership by giving them authentic opportunities to assist and mentor others within their own school.

Students serve as classroom assistants, tutors, and school-wide mentors, helping teachers with daily operations, creating engaging displays, and supporting student learning across grade levels.

This program promotes communication, patience, empathy, and leadership—the same skills that define excellent educators.

Daily Activities

Assisting teachers with classroom setup, materials prep, and small-group activities.
Tutoring peers or younger students in reading, math, or organization skills during WIN or enrichment blocks.

Managing school-wide recognition initiatives such as Wildcat of the Week, Honor Roll Displays, and Student of the Month.
Designing and hanging bulletin boards or hallway displays that promote learning, character, or attendance.

Helping coordinate events such as Read Across America, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Family Literacy Night.
Collaborating with Business Management to prepare folders and certificates for recognition ceremonies.

Serving as peer ambassadors for new students, giving tours and helping them acclimate to school routines.

Education students begin each day by checking in with their assigned classrooms or departments to see where support is needed. Their tasks build both academic and interpersonal skills through authentic service.

Typical daily and weekly duties include:

These daily activities give students hands-on experience in education, leadership, and service—all while supporting the school community.

Student Job Roles

Manager – Oversees assignments, coordinates teacher requests, and tracks tutoring logs.
Assistant Manager – Updates recognition boards and manages event schedules.
Classroom Aide – Assists teachers with materials, grading, and small-group instruction.
Peer Tutor – Works one-on-one with students needing extra academic support.
Bulletin & Display Designer – Designs and posts school-wide displays celebrating learning and achievement.
Recognition Clerk – Prints and posts certificates, photos, and awards around the school.

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Curriculum & Skills Focus

Education CTE integrates the WV Career Exploration standards with Porter’s Academy’s Education & Human Development Standards, which emphasize leadership, responsibility, and service.

Core lessons include:

Understanding learning styles and classroom communication
Supporting instruction and classroom organization
Positive reinforcement and motivation strategies
Professional communication and teamwork
Goal setting and reflection on leadership growth

Curriculum projects:

“What Makes a Great Teacher” reflection
Design an Interactive Bulletin Board
Peer Tutoring and Feedback Log
Creating a Recognition System for Student Achievement

What Makes It Different

Porter’s Academy’s Education CTE is not a traditional “teacher helper” rotation — it’s a student-run education department.

Students take responsibility for visible, meaningful contributions to the school, from creating academic bulletin boards to organizing events that promote attendance and learning.

They gain early experience in communication, leadership, and service while learning how education impacts both individuals and communities.

Their work strengthens relationships between students and staff and makes school a place everyone feels proud to belong.