What Teacher Assistants Do
Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students additional attention and instruction.
Work Environment
Teacher assistants typically work in schools, at childcare centers, and for religious organizations. Some teacher assistants work part time. Most do not work during the summer.
How to Become a Teacher Assistant
Teacher assistants typically need to have completed at least 2 years of college coursework.
Pay
The median annual wage for teacher assistants was $27,920 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of teacher assistants is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Rising student enrollment along with state and federal funding for education programs should affect growth.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm
