Teaching Assistant United States

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What the job involves

  • Assist with classroom management and maintain a safe learning environment.
  • Support students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
  • Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
  • Assist with classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials.
  • Assist students in non-instructional areas such as lunch programs and field trips.
  • Maintain open communication with parents about their child's progress and daily activities.
  • Assist with implementing behavior plans and classroom strategies for students.

Summed up from 30 recent Teaching Assistant job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Special Education 2 in 10 postings
  • Classroom Management 1 in 10 postings
  • Early Childhood Education 1 in 10 postings
  • Behavior Management 1 in 10 postings
  • Individualized Education Program 1 in 15 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • CPR Certification 1 in 15 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 20 postings
  • Child Development Associate 1 in 25 postings
  • Education Specialist Teaching Credential 1 in 30 postings
  • Pupil Activity Permit 1 in 40 postings

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Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 7 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 2 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 15 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 90 postings

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Is this role in demand?

12,381 open Teaching Assistant jobs across the US right now.

Most openings

Typical pay $19.00 an hour (most between $16.88 and $22.50). See the full salary breakdown

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