Job Description: Teacher Aides work with students in the classroom and assist teachers. Teacher Aides record grades, set up equipment, distribute school supplies, operate duplicating machines to copy classroom materials, assist students individually or in small groups, maintain health records, distribute books, and arrange displays. Aides may also supervise students during lunch and recreation periods, and during school activities. Teacher Aides may also type and file teaching materials.
Wages - Statewide:
To give you an idea of how much you might earn, we have given you the average yearly wages for this career throughout California. Wages can vary greatly in different parts of the State.
Yearly Average Wages:
$
28,806
Source: California Occupational Employment and Wage Data, 2008
Job Openings:
An average of 7620 job openings will be available statewide per year. The number of openings includes both new jobs and replacement openings as workers leave the occupation.
Source: California Occupational Employment Projections 2004 - 2014
Where to get training locally: Training is primarily on-the-job. Some community colleges offer associate degree programs for individuals to work as Teacher Aides.
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