Also Called: Graduate Assistant, Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Teaching Assistant (TA)
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Job Training MatchFine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators
Post-secondary, non-degree
Job Training MatchTeaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School
Associate's Degree
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Currently Selected
Bachelor's Degree
Instructional Coordinators
Advanced Degree
There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
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