Free teacher assistant job description template
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Teacher Assistant job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Teacher Assistant
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Teacher Assistant who supports a lead teacher by working with students one-on-one or in small groups and helping run the classroom. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Reinforce lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
- Follow school and class rules to teach students proper behavior
- Help teachers with recordkeeping, such as taking attendance
- Get equipment or materials ready to help teachers prepare for lessons
- Supervise students outside of the classroom
- Help students with basic needs, such as eating or personal hygiene
What you need
- At least two years of college coursework [or as your program requires]
- CPR and first aid certification [if required]
- Background check and clearances
- Patience and good communication
Nice to have
- Experience with [age group or special needs]
- Bilingual skills
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Little Acorn Learning Center, a small private school.
Little Acorn Learning Center is hiring a Teacher Assistant for our K-2 classroom (Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). You'll support small groups, supervise recess and help with classroom routines. CPR and first aid required within [__] days.
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What a teacher assistant does
A teacher assistant supports a lead teacher by working with students one-on-one or in small groups and helping run the classroom. Typical duties include:
- Reinforce lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
- Follow school and class rules to teach students proper behavior
- Help teachers with recordkeeping, such as taking attendance
- Get equipment or materials ready to help teachers prepare for lessons
- Supervise students outside of the classroom
- Help students with basic needs, such as eating or personal hygiene
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says teacher assistants typically need at least two years of college coursework, and some jobs require CPR and first aid certification. Requirements for private programs are set by you and your state licensing agency.
Training: Typically two years of college coursework.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Teacher Assistants.
How much does a teacher assistant make?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports pay for this job under “teacher assistants” in its occupational wage tables, by state and metro area. Look up pay for your area → Local pay varies widely, so also check postings for similar jobs near you.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
What clearances does a school assistant need?
Rules vary by state and by whether you are licensed as a school or child care. Check with your licensing agency, and run any background checks it requires.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.