Career Profile
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students additional attention and instruction.
General Information
Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 572 openings per year are projected for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary.
Employment Change
Employment for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.4% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $14.08/hour. Entry level workers are paid $11.16, while experienced workers are paid $16.54. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 3,756 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 4,184.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Child Care Services, and Religious Organizations.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary include English Language, Education and Training, and Public Safety and Security.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary is Some college, no degree. 34% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.