Teaching Assistants for hire in Springfield, IL

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    764

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organizational Skills12%
    Time Management11%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED64%
    Associate's degree16%
    Bachelor's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Orthopedic Center of Illinois
    ADVANTAGE Home Care
    Art heart slc
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year29%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years26%

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Last updated: Jul 21, 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Springfield, IL: $40,042 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,059$48,501 yearly

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  • RN

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    RNGraduate NurseRNDriver's LicenseCPRACLS

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsNursing
  • Teacher Assistant

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CPIRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising Experience
  • Paraprofessional/Rehabilitation Specialist

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DClassroom Management AssistanceFood Safety Sanitizing ProceduresAssistance Experience Within Education IndustryCDLStudent Supervision

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Caregiver

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationHCACaregiver CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation Skills
  • Patient Care Technician

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DQIDP CertificationPatient ResuscitationPatient Personal Care AssistanceState Tested Nursing AssistantPatient Monitoring

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Special Education Paraprofessional

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical AssistantCNACertified Patient Care Technician/AssistantCertified Phlebotomy Technician

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementBlood SamplingPhlebotomyVenipuncture

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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, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a teaching assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for teaching assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to teaching assistants?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to teaching assistants include: caregiver, assistant manager and teacher 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 Springfield, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most teaching assistants have 21 years of professional experience.

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