Teaching Assistants for hire in Columbia, SC

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    4,614

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Organizational Skills
    11%
    Leadership
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Bachelor's degree
    21%
    Associate's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Eurofins EAG Laboratories
    • Bright Horizons Family Solutions
    • Everbrook Academy
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    1-2 years
    29%
    Less than a year
    14%

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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, SC: $32,996 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $19,314 – $56,370 yearly
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  • Preschool Teacher

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
  • Lead Teacher After School Program

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFood Service ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Teacher Assistant

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSchedule Management
  • Assistant Teacher

    West Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTeachingChildcare
  • Teaching Assistant

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL B+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
  • Substitute Teaching

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperiencePresentation Skills

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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 leadership.

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 substitute teaching.

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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most teaching assistants have 10 years of professional experience.

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