Salary Breakdown
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Average
$48,160
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$30,660
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$49,010
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$62,260
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
1,940
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Top Expected Tasks
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
01
Teach undergraduate-level courses.
02
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
03
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
04
Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
05
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
06
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
07
Prepare or proctor examinations.
08
Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.
09
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
10
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
11
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Learning Strategies
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Expression
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