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Teaching Assistant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School

Operational-level

Also known as: Bilingual Teacher Aide, BSIP Instructional Aide (Basic Skills Improvement Program Instructional Aide), Classroom Aide, Classroom Assistant

Education & TrainingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Teaching AssistantK-12 EducationClassroom SupportEarly Childhood EducationEducationChild DevelopmentYouth ServicesCreativeTeachingDesign

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
Moderate
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI is likely to augment teaching assistants by automating administrative tasks like grading, scheduling, and resource management. It could also provide personalized learning insights, allowing TAs to focus more on direct student support and tailored instruction, making their role more strategic.

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Salary

$24,668 - $49,336 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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