Teaching Assistants for hire in Buffalo, NY

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    5,812

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Time Management8%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Bachelor's degree20%
    Associate's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    BrightPath Kids
    Doodle Bugs! Children’s Learning Academy
    The Summit Center
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year33%
    More than 5 years17%

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Last updated: Oct 2, 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $41,806 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,449 – $50,733 yearly

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  • Licensed Master Social Worker

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Child Abuse Reporting LawsMandated Reporting LawsLMSWDriver's LicenseCPRSocial Work License

    Skills

    Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Teacher Assistant

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHASpecial Education CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationChild Development PermitSubstitute Teaching Certification+11 more

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Buser

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceChildcare
  • Teacher Assistant

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Lifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Head Teacher

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementToddler CareInfant CareChildcare
  • Teacher Aide

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Child Development Teacher PermitFirst Aid CertificationChild Development PermitCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsChildcareBabysittingExperience Working with ChildrenChild Supervision

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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 117 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, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for teaching assistants?

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

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, teacher aide and head teacher.

What level of education is common for a teaching assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a teaching assistant in Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most teaching assistants have 9 years of professional experience.

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