Teaching Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree19%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years28%6-10 years20%Current company
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ALL STAR KIDSAlphabet Learning CenterTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years30%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $41,216 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $54,430 yearly
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Kindergarten Bilingual Teaching assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFood Safety CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationInfant & Toddler Certification+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementToddler CareChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenTeacher Assistant at The Children’s Learning Place in
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Private School ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingSports Team ExperienceSportsBasketballTeacher Assistant
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsInfant CareTeacher Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationSIDS CertificationCPRCertified Dental Assistant+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSalesRetail SalesTeacher Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationPERC CardSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMeal PreparationFood PreparationCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTeacher Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationSIDS CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsRetail 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 118 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 a teaching assistant?
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 kindergarten bilingual teaching assistant.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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