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Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

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Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    27%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    19%

  • Some college

    17%

  • Bachelor's degree

    16%

  • Master's degree

    15%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

  • Less than high school

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, General
  • Child Development
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide
  • Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Psychology
  • Administrative

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.