Teaching Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Chicago Public Schools
Subway
Amergis
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $41,790 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $55,109 yearly
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Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPIFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationEducator License with StipulationsDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipMaintaining an Organized WorkspacePart Time Assistant Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationTeacher Aide
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportChildcareDaycare Assistant Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenToddler CareInfant CareTeacher Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional Certification+15 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSpecial Education Teacher’s Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsClassroom ExperienceSupervising ExperienceEarly Childhood Education
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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 125 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, lead teacher and special education paraprofessional.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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