Teacher Aide Careers
Teacher aide jobs are one solution for teachers in the overcrowded education system. Teacher aides support teachers by performing clerical duties and providing individual attention to students. Teacher aide jobs also may entail preparing special projects, working with special needs students, and supervising in cafeterias, schoolyards, and on field trips. Teacher aide jobs can be found in every grade in public school and in childcare centers.
Some institutions only require a high school diploma but teacher aide degrees make a difference in finding employment. Teacher aides (or teacher assistants, instructional aides, paraprofessionals and paraeducators) who work in schools with a large number of students from low-income households must have teacher aide degrees or significant experience, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports.
There are a number of teacher aide degrees, including associate's degrees and certificate programs. Most teacher aides must also have previous experience working with children, a valid driver's license, and they must pass a background check.
Employment for teacher aides is expected to grow by 10 percent between 2008-2018, about as fast as average for all occupations. The best chance of employment goes to those with at least a two-year degree, experience working with special needs students, or those who can speak a foreign language. The median annual wage for teacher aide jobs in 2009 was $22,820, according to the BLS.
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- Teacher Aide
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.- Teacher's Aid
- Early Childhood Education
Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.
- Teacher Assisting
- Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.- Educational Specialist
- M.A. in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
- A.A. in Elementary Education
- B.S. in Education / Elementary Education
- M.A. in Education/Early Childhood Ed.
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- MS in Education - Educational Psychology
- MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12)
We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.- AA in Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. - Teaching and Learning
- MA in Teaching - Elementary Education
- M.Ed. Teaching and Learning - Elementary Education
- M.Ed. - Program Specialist in Early Childhood Specialist
American InterContinental University Online's flexible curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient. Earn your degree at an accelerated pace from an accredited school that is respected by employers.- Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.- Education, MS (Online)
- Education, MS - Teaching and Learning (Online)
Getting your Online degree does not have to be impersonal. At Post University Online, you will engage in meaningful career-oriented programs with like-minded students and receive personal attention from our dedicated faculty within a caring and supportive learning environment. Earn your bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate in one of the many programs offered by Post University entirely online.
- B.S. in Child Studies
- Early Childhood Education Administration
- Early Childhood Education
- A.S. in Early Childhood Education
Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship. Classes start soon!- M.A.: Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (No IR, No Cert.)
- M.Ed.: Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
- M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
- BS Elementary Ed - English Emphasis (Eligible for IR/Cred)
- M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
