Teaching Assistants for hire in Springfield, IL

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    1,197

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED57%
    Bachelor's degree17%
    Master's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years60%
    More than 10 years30%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Springfield Public Schools - District 186
    Menta Academy
    abneylasvegas com / abneylasvegas
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years38%
    2-5 years38%
    More than 5 years25%

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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Springfield, IL: $45,914 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $36,240 – $58,171 yearly

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  • Phlebotomist

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Child Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStocking
  • Correctional Officer

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAPatient CareDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantLicensed Nursing AssistantPALS+11 more

    Skills

    EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation Skills
  • Speech Assistant

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAQIDP CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationRBT CertificationRegistered Pharmacy TechnicianFirst Aid Certification+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipVital SignsChildcare
  • Patient Care Technician

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DQIDP CertificationPatient Personal Care AssistanceCleaningSafe Patient Lifting PracticesAED+43 more

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Paraprofessional

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHACPIFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing Assistant+5 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia
  • Childcare Provider / Babysitter

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAssemblyAssembly Line 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 119 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: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.

What are some job titles related to teaching assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to teaching assistants include: assistant manager, speech assistant and behavioral health technician.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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