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Earnings Potential
The median salary for teacher assistants is somewhere between $15,410 - 24,320.
Teaching Assistant Facts at a glance
- Some teacher assistants are paired with an entire class, a small group, or a specific child with special needs or all of the above.
- Teacher assistants work less than 40 hours and are usually part time workers, Monday - Friday, and usually work only during school terms.
- Teacher assistants need to have lots of energy, be creative, be patient, be flexible, and be able to get along with others easily.
- A good start for teaching assistants would be to volunteer in a public school in any grade level.
Summary of what this degree entails
In order to work in this field, you will need at least an associates' degree. Some of the courses you are required to take include Communications, History, Arts, Humanities, Math, English, and Foreign Language.
Secondary Education Degrees
Some of the degrees you can obtain include:
- A.A. in Teaching Assistant
Specific Career openings in this field
There are many job opportunities available for people who have an interest in Teaching Assistant. You can work as a classroom assistant, non-teaching assistant, learning support assistant, bilingual assistant, and a special needs assistant.
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