Many people are afraid of the job search process. Well, this page will provide you with easy instructions to help you become a teaching assistant!
First, you must decide where you want to work. What state/city do you want to work in? Do you want to become a teacher’s aide in a suburban, rural, or urban school? Do you care if you are working in a high school, middle school or elementary school? Although you shouldn’t limit your options, it’s a good idea to give yourself a general direction when starting your job search.
Second, you need to find out what job openings there are for TAs. This is usually an easy task, as most school districts have a Regional Office of Education website that lists all openings for the district. The specific category to look for is “Not Certified – Support Staff.” This category should contain all vacancies for teacher assistants. If you can’t find this category, try finding a similar category, such as “Paraprofessionals.”
Third, you will apply for open positions. An effective application will include a good resume and cover letter. On this site, you can also find information on how to create a good resume and cover letter for a teaching assistant position.
Fourth, it will apply for more positions. Obviously, the more positions you apply for, the better your chances of being called for an interview. The good news is that many schools are often looking for teacher assistants. Also, applications for teaching assistants are often very similar, so it shouldn’t take too much extra work to apply for many more openings.
Fifth, you will wait to be called in for an interview. However, while you wait, you should constantly check to see if any positions have opened or if there are any other vacancies in nearby school districts. On this site, you will also find information on how to effectively interview for the position of teacher’s aide.
Sixth, and finally, you will accept a job offer! This is always a satisfying time, and if you follow the steps above, plus check out the pages on how to write good resumes and interview well, then you should have a lot of confidence trying to get into this profession.
Becoming a teaching assistant requires hard work and commitment, but if you keep working at it, I am absolutely sure that you will be able to receive a job offer. Remember, it’s not about if, it’s about when. Please be patient, trust and keep looking and applying!
