Teaching Assistants for hire in Aurora, IL

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    9,158

    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    40%
    High school diploma or GED
    38%
    Associate's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    70%
    Less than a year
    10%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • The Goddard School
    • Amergis
    • Cadence Academy preschool
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 9,158 profiles for Teaching Assistants in Aurora, IL

Last updated: Oct 24, 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $43,994 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $30,482 – $63,496 yearly

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  • Teacher Assistant

    Oswego, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsChildcareExperience Working with Children
  • Teachers Aid/Assistant

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Child Abuse Reporting LawsMandated Reporting LawsSIDS CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance License+2 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Teacher Assistant

    West Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CPRForklift Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipComputer OperationComputer Literacy
  • Teacher Assistant

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAClassroom Management AssistanceStudent SupportSchool ExperienceParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+9 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCaregivingCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Teacher's Assistant

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesChildcareExperience Working with Children
  • Site Aide & Camp Counselor

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseEducator License with StipulationsProfessional Educator LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash Transactions

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What's the average time to fill a teaching assistant role?

The average time to fill a teaching assistant role is 124 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do teaching assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a teaching assistant include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for teaching assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for teaching assistants include: CPR, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to teaching assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to teaching assistants include: teacher assistant, assistant teacher and teacher's assistant.

What level of education is common for a teaching assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a teaching assistant in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a teaching assistant?

Most teaching assistants have 8 years of professional experience.

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