How much does an Assistant Teacher make in the United States? The average Assistant Teacher salary in the United States is $31,044 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $26,700 and $36,858. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Guidepost Montessori - Santa Clarita , CA
We are hiring Teacher Assistants, Assistant Teachers and Child Care workers at our Guidepost Montessori Copper Hill school in Santa Clarita, CA! Pay range is $16-19/hr plus possible signing bonus
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Thrive Preschool - Littleton , CO
ECE Preschool Assistant Teacher The Intro Part Hello! My name is Carrie, and I'm the director for Thrive Littleton, a play-based learning preschool located in Littleton, Colorado. We're looking for ...
ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago
Northcoast Children's Services - Crescent City , CA
Work closely with the Team Teacher to assist her/him in implementing developmentally appropriate activities for the children in the program. * Assist the children with self-help skills and daily ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago
Preschool Assistant Teacher are responsible for providing a safe, caring, academically and socially enriching environment for preschool children ensuring the curriculum and activities are ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago
Open Minds Early School - Oakland , CA
Open Minds Early School is seeking an Assistant Teacher (Spanish speaker) to support our team at our Spanish immersion and Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool for children between the ages of 1 and 5. ...
ZipRecruiter - 24 days ago
Destiny Christian Academy (DCA) - Sacramento , CA
It is the primary responsibility of the EEC Child Development Assistant Teacher to provide activities for children from 2-5 years of age in the Early Education Center program, to comply with the ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 27 days ago

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Skills associated with Assistant Teacher: Child Care, Classroom

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