Teacher Aides and Assistants Jobs in Texas

Teacher Aides and Assistants play a crucial role in elementary education by providing support to teachers in managing classroom activities and enhancing the learning experience of students. These professionals assist in preparing instructional materials, supervising students in and outside the classroom, participating in parent-teacher meetings, and helping with administrative tasks. They may also provide individual attention to students who need extra help with their studies, monitor students' behavior, and assist teachers in grading assignments. Some Teacher Aides and Assistants may be specialized in working with students with special needs, aiding them in daily activities and following specified learning plans.

Important skills for Teacher Aides and Assistants include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to assist with teaching and learning processes. They should also have basic computer skills for managing digital classroom tools. While no specific certifications are typically required, a paraprofessional certification or some college-level education in a related field are often preferred by employers. Prior to becoming a Teacher Aide or Assistant, individuals may have held positions such as a childcare worker, preschool aide, learning support assistant, or even a student teacher during their education training.

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SPED Self Contained Classroom Teacher Assistant (Grades: 7-8)

  • West, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • West, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs Help with inventory, care and...

SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant (Grades: 7-8)

  • West, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • West, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs Help with inventory, care and...

Early Head Start - Classroom Aide

  • Abilene, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Abilene, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Position Type: Early Childhood/Early Childhood Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Crockett Early Head Start Date Available: 08/04/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Primary Purpose:...

Part Time Assistant Teacher

  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming....

Teacher Assistant II - Structured Learning Classroom (SLC) (25-26 School Year) Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 04/14/2025 Posting Number: 012836 Location: Curtis Middle School Position...

Instructional Aide

  • Gilmer, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Gilmer, TX
  • 12 hours ago

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE Job Posting ID: 80Location(s): EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTEREmployment Type: Full TimePosted Date: 04/07/2025Deadline: Until Filled

Child Care Assistant Teacher: W Westchester Pkwy

  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics....

2025-2026 MS Instructional Aide @ Killough Middle School

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

2025-2026 MS Instructional Aide @ Killough Middle School (Internal employees must use the internal link to login & apply.) Primary Purpose: To provide opportunities for the teacher/supervisor to...

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Teacher Assistant, Various Subjects Evaluation Type Paraprofessional Department Assigned Campus Pay Grade Various Subjects - P2 Gateway - P3 FLSA Non-Exempt Date Revised...

2025-2026 Instructional Aide @ Budewig Intermediate

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

2025-2026 Instructional Aide @ Budewig Intermediate (Internal employees must use the internal link to login & apply.) Primary Purpose: To provide opportunities for the teacher/supervisor to attend...

Floater Assistant Teacher

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics....

KIS Teachers Aide

  • Kountze, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Kountze, TX
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Date Revised: Dept./School: APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED PRIOR TO...

Instructional Aide @ Outley Elementary

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Instructional Aide @ Outley Elementary (Interanl employees must use the internal link to login & apply) Primary Purpose: To provide opportunities for the teacher/supervisor to attend to the...

Assistant Teacher

  • Midland, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Midland, TX
  • 2 days ago

JOB GOAL:Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Servesin a position for which a teacher or another...

Instructional Aide

  • Franklin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Date: 04-14-2025 Position Title: Instructional Aide Location: Roland Reynolds Elementary Salary Range: Position Summary Aide will assist in the general education and special education classroom....

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Salary for Teacher Aides and Assistants Jobs in Texas

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Highest Education Level

Teacher Aides and Assistantss in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.9%
Master's Degree
31.2%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
High School or GED
7.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.5%


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