Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $50,000Overview
Teacher aides perform a wide variety of duties to help teachers run a classroom. They prepare instructional materials, help students with classroom work, and supervise students in the library, on the playground, and at lunch. They perform administrative duties such as photocopying, keeping attendance records, and grading papers. There are nearly 1.4 million teacher aides employed in the United States. Teacher aides are also known as teacher assistants, instructional aides, paraprofessionals, and paraeducators.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Social
Career Ladder
Teacher
Counselor, or Tutor, or Media Specialist
Experienced Teacher Aide
Entry-Level Teacher Aide
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