Postsecondary Teaching Assistants

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  • Teaching Assistant - ETHC 702 01 - Critical Issues in Clinical - Palo Alto University - Palo Alto, CA

    PAU offers undergraduate and graduate programs with online, hybrid and residential options. PAU has ... Teaching Assistant Duties & Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: * Helping with ...

  • Teacher Assistant - Concordia University, Chicago - River Forest, IL

    The Teacher Assistant collaborates with the Lead Teacher to support the physical, social, cognitive ... teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the ...

  • Teaching Assistant - San Francisco Film School - San Francisco, CA

    The San Francisco Film School is looking for a passionate and seasoned graduate to join our vibrant ... TA's must be able to commit to at least 6 hours of teaching per week. Our classes are taught hybrid ...

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What Postsecondary teaching assistants Do

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Excludes Teacher Assistants.


Postsecondary teaching assistant Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 165,400
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $38,040

Job Outlook for Postsecondary teaching assistants

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 10,500
  • Growth rate: 6 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Postsecondary teaching assistant

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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