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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


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	Teacher Assistants

Teacher assistants work under a teacher's supervision to give students additional attention and instruction. Teacher assistants work in public and private schools, at childcare centers, and for religious organizations. About 2 in 5 worked part time in 2014. Most do not work during the summer. Teacher assistants typically need to have completed at least 2 years of college coursework. The median annual wage for teacher assistants was $24,900 in May 2015. Employment of teacher assistants is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is expected to result from increases in student enrollment and classroom size and continued demand for special education services. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for teacher assistants. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of teacher assistants with similar occupations. Learn more about teacher assistants by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Teacher Assistants
Elementary and Secondary Schools	1,073,300
Child Day Care Services	130,700
Individual and Family Services	17,730
Junior Colleges	16,800
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	16,630
Educational Support Services	13,350
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	12,870
Other Schools and Instruction	10,650
Employment Services	8,860
Civic and Social Organizations	4,890

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Title: "Teacher Aides"

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