Teaching Assistants for hire in San Jose, CA

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    9,606

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organizational Skills
    7%
    Experience Working with Children
    4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    High school diploma or GED
    28%
    Associate's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • Stanford University
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%

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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $51,146 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $40,665 – $64,328 yearly

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  • Tutor

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenTeaching
  • Educational Assistant

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRMedical Billing CertificationBLS

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementExperience Working with Children
  • Preschool Teacher Assistant

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Lifeguard ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant Experience
  • Para Educator

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    GymnasticsDriver's LicenseGymnastics Coaching Experience

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTutoring
  • Assistant Teacher

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementServing
  • IHSS Caregiver

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperiencePersonal Care Home Experience

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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 experience working with children.

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: tutor, para educator and assistant teacher.

What level of education is common for a teaching assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a teaching assistant in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most teaching assistants have 8 years of professional experience.

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