{ "batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_washington_ospi_paraeducator_requirements", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "In Washington State, paraeducator (teacher assistant) certification requires completion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) and 70 additional clock hours of professional development for the General Paraeducator certificate.", "body": "In Washington State, paraeducator (teacher assistant) certification requires completion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) and 70 additional clock hours of professional development for the General Paraeducator certificate.\n\nWhat Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) actually says:\n\n“Requirements\n\n\tCompletion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)\n\n\t\tEnter this into your E-Certification (eCert) account under the professional development section. Under credit type, select Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study.\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t70 additional clock hours of professional development\n\n\t\tOne Professional Growth Plan (PGP) may be used towards the 70 clock hour requirement.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/paraeducator", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)", "evidence_quote": "Requirements\n\n\tCompletion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)\n\n\t\tEnter this into your E-Certification (eCert) account under the professional development section. Under credit type, select Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study.\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t70 additional clock hours of professional development\n\n\t\tOne Professional Growth Plan (PGP) may be used towards the 70 clock hour requirement.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-wa" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_washington_ospi_paraeducator_clock_hours", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "Washington State requires 70 additional clock hours of professional development beyond the Fundamental Course of Study for General Paraeducator certification, which can include a Professional Growth Plan (PGP).", "body": "Washington State requires 70 additional clock hours of professional development beyond the Fundamental Course of Study for General Paraeducator certification, which can include a Professional Growth Plan (PGP).\n\nWhat Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) actually says:\n\n“70 additional clock hours of professional development\n\n\t\tOne Professional Growth Plan (PGP) may be used towards the 70 clock hour requirement.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/paraeducator", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)", "evidence_quote": "70 additional clock hours of professional development\n\n\t\tOne Professional Growth Plan (PGP) may be used towards the 70 clock hour requirement.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-wa" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_washington_ospi_paraeducator_fcs", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "The Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) is required for all paraeducator certifications in Washington State and must be entered into the E-Certification (eCert) account under professional development with credit type 'Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study'.", "body": "The Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) is required for all paraeducator certifications in Washington State and must be entered into the E-Certification (eCert) account under professional development with credit type 'Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study'.\n\nWhat Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) actually says:\n\n“Completion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)\n\n\t\tEnter this into your E-Certification (eCert) account under the professional development section. Under credit type, select Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/paraeducator", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)", "evidence_quote": "Completion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)\n\n\t\tEnter this into your E-Certification (eCert) account under the professional development section. Under credit type, select Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-wa" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_washington_ospi_paraeducator_subject_matter", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "Washington State offers specialized paraeducator certifications in English Language Learner Subject Matter requiring 20 additional clock hours in English Language Learner professional development, and Special Education Subject Matter requiring 20 additional clock hours in Special Education professional development.", "body": "Washington State offers specialized paraeducator certifications in English Language Learner Subject Matter requiring 20 additional clock hours in English Language Learner professional development, and Special Education Subject Matter requiring 20 additional clock hours in Special Education professional development.\n\nWhat Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) actually says:\n\n“English Language Learner Subject Matter\n\n\tCompletion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)\n\n\t\tEnter this into your eCert account under the professional development section. Under credit type, select Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study.\n\n\t\tPlease Note: Individuals who hold a valid regular educator certificate with an ELL/Bilingual endorsement issued by OSPI may apply once the FCS is complete.\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t20 additional clock hours in English Language Learner professional development\n\n\t\t\tThe 20 clock hours of professional development can be used towards attaining the General Paraeducator certificate.\n\n\t\t\tEnter this into your E-Certification account under the professional development section. Under type of study, select English Language Learner Content.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/paraeducator", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)", "evidence_quote": "English Language Learner Subject Matter\n\n\tCompletion of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)\n\n\t\tEnter this into your eCert account under the professional development section. Under credit type, select Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study.\n\n\t\tPlease Note: Individuals who hold a valid regular educator certificate with an ELL/Bilingual endorsement issued by OSPI may apply once the FCS is complete.\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t20 additional clock hours in English Language Learner professional development\n\n\t\t\tThe 20 clock hours of professional development can be used towards attaining the General Paraeducator certificate.\n\n\t\t\tEnter this into your E-Certification account under the professional development section. Under type of study, select English Language Learner Content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-wa" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_bls_teacher_assistant_median_pay", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Wages and compensation", "summary": "The median annual wage for teacher assistants was $36,780 in May 2025, with the lowest 10 percent earning less than $27,150 and the highest 10 percent earning more than $50,040.", "body": "The median annual wage for teacher assistants was $36,780 in May 2025, with the lowest 10 percent earning less than $27,150 and the highest 10 percent earning more than $50,040.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for teacher assistants was $36,780 in May 2025. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,150, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $50,040.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for teacher assistants was $36,780 in May 2025. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,150, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $50,040.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Wages and compensation", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_bls_teacher_assistant_education", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "Teacher assistants in public schools need at least 2 years of college coursework or an associate's degree, and those in Title 1 schools must have at least a 2-year degree, 2 years of college, or pass a state or local assessment.", "body": "Teacher assistants in public schools need at least 2 years of college coursework or an associate's degree, and those in Title 1 schools must have at least a 2-year degree, 2 years of college, or pass a state or local assessment.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Teacher assistants in public schools need at least 2 years of college coursework or an associate's degree. Those who work in schools with a Title 1 program (a federal program for schools that have a large proportion of students from low-income households) must have at least a 2-year degree, 2 years of college, or pass a state or local assessment.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Teacher assistants in public schools need at least 2 years of college coursework or an associate's degree. Those who work in schools with a Title 1 program (a federal program for schools that have a large proportion of students from low-income households) must have at least a 2-year degree, 2 years of college, or pass a state or local assessment.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_bls_teacher_assistant_typical_entry", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "To enter the occupation, teacher assistants typically need to have completed at least 2 years of college coursework.", "body": "To enter the occupation, teacher assistants typically need to have completed at least 2 years of college coursework.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“To enter the occupation, teacher assistants typically need to have completed at least 2 years of college coursework.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "To enter the occupation, teacher assistants typically need to have completed at least 2 years of college coursework.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_bls_teacher_assistant_certifications", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "Some jobs may require staff to have certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.", "body": "Some jobs may require staff to have certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Some jobs may require staff to have certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Some jobs may require staff to have certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_bls_teacher_assistant_work_schedule", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Work environment", "summary": "Most teacher assistants work full time, although part-time work is common, and many do not work during the summer.", "body": "Most teacher assistants work full time, although part-time work is common, and many do not work during the summer.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Most teacher assistants work full time, although part-time work is common. Some monitor students on school buses before and after school. Many teacher assistants do not work during the summer; however,some work in year-round schools or assist teachers in summer school.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Most teacher assistants work full time, although part-time work is common. Some monitor students on school buses before and after school. Many teacher assistants do not work during the summer; however,some work in year-round schools or assist teachers in summer school.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Work environment", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_bls_teacher_assistant_duties", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Job duties", "summary": "Teacher assistants typically reinforce lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups, follow school rules to teach proper behavior, help with recordkeeping like attendance and grades, prepare equipment and materials, and supervise students outside the classroom.", "body": "Teacher assistants typically reinforce lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups, follow school rules to teach proper behavior, help with recordkeeping like attendance and grades, prepare equipment and materials, and supervise students outside the classroom.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Teacher assistants typically do the following:\n* Reinforce lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups\n* Follow school and class rules to teach students proper behavior\n* Help teachers with recordkeeping, such as taking attendance and calculating grade\n* Get equipment or materials ready to help teachers prepare for lessons\n* Supervise students outside of the classroom, such as between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Teacher assistants typically do the following:\n* Reinforce lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups\n* Follow school and class rules to teach students proper behavior\n* Help teachers with recordkeeping, such as taking attendance and calculating grade\n* Get equipment or materials ready to help teachers prepare for lessons\n* Supervise students outside of the classroom, such as between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Job duties", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_bls_teacher_assistant_employment", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Employment outlook", "summary": "Teacher assistants held about 1.5 million jobs in 2025, with 72% in local elementary and secondary schools, 10% in child daycare services, and 9% in private elementary and secondary schools.", "body": "Teacher assistants held about 1.5 million jobs in 2025, with 72% in local elementary and secondary schools, 10% in child daycare services, and 9% in private elementary and secondary schools.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Teacher assistants held about 1.5 million jobs in 2025. Some of the largest employers of teacher assistants were as follows:\nElementary and secondary schools; local 72%\nChild daycare services 10\nElementary and secondary schools; private 9”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Teacher assistants held about 1.5 million jobs in 2025. Some of the largest employers of teacher assistants were as follows:\nElementary and secondary schools; local 72%\nChild daycare services 10\nElementary and secondary schools; private 9", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Employment outlook", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_bls_teacher_assistant_job_outlook", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Employment outlook", "summary": "Employment of teacher assistants is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035, with about 176,200 openings projected each year on average over the decade.", "body": "Employment of teacher assistants is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035, with about 176,200 openings projected each year on average over the decade.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Employment of teacher assistants is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035. Despite limited employment growth, about 176,200 openings for teacher assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/teacher-assistants.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Employment of teacher assistants is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035. Despite limited employment growth, about 176,200 openings for teacher assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Employment outlook", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_onet_25_9042_00_tasks", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Teacher Assistant: Job duties", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Teacher assistants supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.", "body": "Teacher assistants supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9042.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Job duties", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "craft.posting", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_onet_25_9042_00_skills_active_listening", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Required skills", "summary": "Active listening is required for teacher assistants, involving giving full attention to what others are saying and understanding points being made.", "body": "Active listening is required for teacher assistants, involving giving full attention to what others are saying and understanding points being made.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9042.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Required skills", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_onet_25_9042_00_education_requirements", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "For teacher assistant positions, 27% require a high school diploma or equivalent, 20% require a post-secondary certificate, and 17% require some college with no degree.", "body": "For teacher assistant positions, 27% require a high school diploma or equivalent, 20% require a post-secondary certificate, and 17% require some college with no degree.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said: 27% responded: High school diploma or equivalent required 20% responded: Post-secondary certificate required 17% responded: Some college, no degree required”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9042.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said: 27% responded: High school diploma or equivalent required 20% responded: Post-secondary certificate required 17% responded: Some college, no degree required", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_onet_25_9042_00_job_zone", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Training and credentials", "summary": "Teacher assistants are in Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed, usually requiring 1-2 years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.", "body": "Teacher assistants are in Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed, usually requiring 1-2 years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed Education Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Related Experience Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need one or more years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9042.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed Education Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Related Experience Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need one or more years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Training and credentials", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.signup", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_onet_25_9042_00_equipment_technology", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teacher Assistant: Equipment and software", "summary": "Teacher assistants commonly use technology including Microsoft Office software, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Google Classroom, Google Meet, and educational software like Kahoot! and Seesaw.", "body": "Teacher assistants commonly use technology including Microsoft Office software, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Google Classroom, Google Meet, and educational software like Kahoot! and Seesaw.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Microsoft Office software [Hot Technology]/Microsoft Outlook [Hot Technology]/Microsoft PowerPoint [Hot Technology]/Microsoft Excel [Hot Technology]/Microsoft Word [Hot Technology]/Google Classroom/Google Meet/Kahoot!; Seesaw”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9042.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Microsoft Office software [Hot Technology]/Microsoft Outlook [Hot Technology]/Microsoft PowerPoint [Hot Technology]/Microsoft Excel [Hot Technology]/Microsoft Word [Hot Technology]/Google Classroom/Google Meet/Kahoot!; Seesaw", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Equipment and software", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2015_teacher_assistant_how_to_start_onet_25_9042_00_work_context", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Teacher Assistant: Work environment", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Teacher assistants work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions every day (93%), have constant contact with others (92%), and work in very close physical proximity to others (79%).", "body": "Teacher assistants work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions every day (93%), have constant contact with others (92%), and work in very close physical proximity to others (79%).\n\nWhat the source says:\n\n“Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 93% responded “Every day.”/Contact With Others — 92% responded “Constant contact with others.”/Physical Proximity — 79% responded “Very close (near touching).””", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9042.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "", "evidence_quote": "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 93% responded “Every day.”/Contact With Others — 92% responded “Constant contact with others.”/Physical Proximity — 79% responded “Very close (near touching).”", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2015-teacher-assistant-how-to-start", "subject": "Teacher Assistant", "topic": "Work environment", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "access.geo", "safety.privacy" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }