Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School

Also Called: Instructional Assistant, Paraeducator, Paraprofessional, Teacher Assistant

Associate's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$24,200

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School do

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

  • Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  • Assist librarians in school libraries.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
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The Education & Training You Need

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Educational Level

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

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Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Middle School Teachers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

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Occupation Traits

This is what Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School across the country typically make.

$11.63 / hour
$24,200 /year

Entry Level

$17.09 / hour
$35,550 /year

Median Level

$23.50 / hour
$48,870 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

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