Teacher Aide

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Work Tasks

• Help students learn class work and work with one student at a time or small groups
• Record grades, set up equipment, and help get materials ready for the teacher
• Grade papers, check homework, keep health records, take attendance, type, file, and copy papers
• Help supervise students
• Work mostly in preschool and elementary school systems; and private schools, daycare centers, and religious schools
• Work with students, teachers, parents, school committees, textbooks and workbooks, reference books, classroom supplies, slides, films, homework assignments, tests, quizzes, student records, and attendance reports

Salary, Size & Growth

• $26,000 average per year ($12.50 per hour)
• A very large occupation (1,249,400 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.0% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: On-the-job training, or a 2-year degree and experience as a teacher aide
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree and experience working with children
• Skills/Courses: Skills include learning how to work with children in a classroom setting.