Teacher Aides

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that this field will grow by 4 percent through 2029, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. In 2020, the education field has been deeply affected by the coronavirus pandemic. School closures have varied across the country, with some schools having only remote learning and others having a hybrid of in-class and remote learning. Many education professionals have retired early or have left the field due to concerns over their school opening during the pandemic. As a result, educators and paraeducators continue to be needed. The field of special education (working with students with specific learning, emotional, or physical concerns or disabilities) is also expected to grow rapidly, and more aides will be needed in these areas.