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Paraprofessional jobs for single mothers
Support teachers and students in the classroom, on the same days and hours as your own children’s school.
What the job is
Paraprofessionals, also called teacher assistants or teacher aides, work under a teacher’s direction. They help with lessons, work with small groups or individual students, support students with disabilities, supervise at lunch and recess and help keep records.
Pay
| Measure | Yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10 percent earned less than | $27,150 |
| Median | $36,780 |
| Highest 10 percent earned more than | $50,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. BLS publishes yearly figures for this job.
Requirements
BLS lists some college, no degree, as the typical entry route. In schools with a Title I program, a federal program for schools with many students from low-income households, teacher assistants must have at least a 2-year degree, 2 years of college, or pass a state or local assessment. The federal rule, 34 CFR 200.58, also requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Most districts also run a background check before you start working with children.
How we screen for classroom roles
Qualifications
We check that your education or assessment result meets the Title I rule where the school runs a Title I program.
Work with children
We ask about your experience with children in schools, child care, coaching or volunteering.
District and calendar
We match you with schools you can reach before the bell, and confirm how the role handles school breaks.
Questions about paraprofessional jobs
What qualifications does a paraprofessional need?
BLS says those in schools with a Title I program must have at least a 2-year degree, 2 years of college, or pass a state or local assessment. Districts can add their own rules.
Do paraprofessionals work in summer?
Many do not, according to BLS, though some work in year-round schools or summer school. That can line up with your own children’s summer break.
Why is there no hourly figure?
BLS publishes yearly pay for teacher assistants because many are not paid on a year-round hourly basis.
Tell us about your classroom experience
Send us your education, any work with children and the school district you live in. We look for classroom support roles that fit.