Teaching Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree32%Master's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Soaring Eagle Academy
Amergis Educational Staffing
Aspire Charter AcademyTime at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years43%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 29,001 profiles for Teaching Assistants in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Sep 26, 2026
Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $40,942 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $53,507 yearly
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Teacher Assistant
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsInfant CareToddler CareSpecial Education Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipExperience Working with ChildrenExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesAssistant Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCaregivingHome CareMeal PreparationFood PreparationTeacher Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipClassroom ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenChildcarePreschool ExperienceTeacher Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Infant & Toddler CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenToddler CareFront DeskEarly Childhood EducationTeacher Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTeam BuildingFirst AidCPRFirst Aid Training
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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 116 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: First Aid Certification, CPR 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 jazz drum set instructor.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a teaching assistant?
Most teaching assistants have 13 years of professional experience.
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