How to hire a bilingual teacher assistant

How to hire a bilingual teacher assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bilingual teacher assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bilingual teacher assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bilingual teacher assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a bilingual teacher assistant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   No

   A bilingual teacher assistant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bilingual teacher assistants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of bilingual teacher assistant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Bilingual Teacher Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Bilingual Teacher Assistant	Teacher assistants work under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.	$11-17
   Teacher-In-Training	A teacher-in-training is a teaching professional who offers technical teaching assistance to teachers in developing effective behavior management and instructional strategies to support student learning. The teacher must collaborate with principals while employing diverse techniques to increase the effectiveness of student learning... Show more	$11-26
   Teacher/Tutor	A teacher/tutor is primarily in charge of facilitating discussions and other learning activities for students. Their duties typically revolve around developing lesson plans and teaching materials, assessing the progress of students through quizzes and examinations, assisting students in areas they find difficult, and helping them develop their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills... Show more	$12-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Instructional Materials
   • Office Equipment
   • Mathematics
   • English Language
   • Language
   • Telephone Calls
   • Photocopying
   • Bulletin Boards
   • Public Schools
   • Non-English
   • ESL
   • School Administration
   • Learning Process
   • Pre-K

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead chemistry recitations, prepare lessons, and coordinate student problem solving sessions.
   • Assist ESL teachers with everyday classroom management, activities, projects, and grading.
   • Work with under privilege kids in mathematics, reading and writing.
   • Translate and participate in IEP meetings with parents and school psychologist.
   • Work together with the group teacher with daily classroom activities using ABA approaches.
   • Correlate with school principals, faculty, ESL district office, and program liaisons.

   More bilingual teacher assistant duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the bilingual teacher assistant job description is a good way to get more applicants. A bilingual teacher assistant salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a bilingual teacher assistant in West Virginia may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level bilingual teacher assistant. Additionally, a bilingual teacher assistant with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average bilingual teacher assistant salary

   $14.00hourly

   $29,114 yearly

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   Entry-level bilingual teacher assistant salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average bilingual teacher assistant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$35,712	$17
   2	New Jersey	$32,467	$16
   3	California	$30,563	$15
   4	Oregon	$30,154	$15
   5	Wisconsin	$29,133	$14
   6	Texas	$27,560	$13
   7	Illinois	$27,504	$13
   8	Colorado	$26,595	$13
   9	Missouri	$26,376	$13
   10	Arizona	$26,191	$13
   11	Florida	$24,969	$12
   12	Tennessee	$23,964	$12

   Average bilingual teacher assistant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Rochester City School District	$32,785	$15.76	7
   2	ADAPT Community Network	$32,320	$15.54	3
   3	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy	$32,067	$15.42	9
   4	Gestalt Community Schools	$31,077	$14.94	20
   5	Osseo Area Schools	$30,867	$14.84	10
   6	Chicago Public Schools	$30,830	$14.82	55
   7	Planned Parenthood	$30,344	$14.59
   8	St. Peter's Health	$30,214	$14.53
   9	Community Action Organization	$30,031	$14.44	7
   10	Tracy Unified School District	$29,941	$14.39	19
   11	Citi	$29,742	$14.30	1
   12	Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth	$29,559	$14.21
   13	LIVE SHE site	$29,057	$13.97
   14	Voices College-Bound Language Academies	$28,999	$13.94	3
   15	San Diego Unified School District	$28,236	$13.57
   16	Alvord Unified School District	$27,421	$13.18	4
   17	Miro	$27,314	$13.13
   18	Jeffrey C Still Middle School	$27,213	$13.08	7
   19	Placer County Office Of Education	$26,853	$12.91	3
   20	Mastery Charter Schools	$26,821	$12.89	19

4. Writing a bilingual teacher assistant job description

   A good bilingual teacher assistant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a bilingual teacher assistant job description:

   Bilingual teacher assistant job description example

   SUMMARY: Create a positive first impression with callers by providing professional, efficient, and caring service within the Call Center. Answer client questions, schedule appointments, and offer service referrals as needed. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. This position is full-time and is not currently available at part-time hours.
   SALARY: $17.51- $19.55 per hour, depending on experience
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
   Previous call center experience is strongly preferred.
   Strong customer service
   Communication and organizational skills.
   High school diploma or equivalent.
   Previous Planned Parenthood or equivalent experience preferred.
   Must have basic computer skills and experience.
   Type (keyboard) professionally and accurately at a minimum of 35 wpm.
   
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSManage a high volume of calls, collect and input client demographics and schedule appointments for clients using Electronic Practice Management.Triage calls to the Call Center NP as needed and appropriate.Maintain client confidentiality.Maintain a sensitive and warm demeanor with callers while doing repetitious work.Provide information about all services offered by PPRM, including pre-appointment information as appropriate.Understand grants and funding sources and be able to discuss with clients as appropriate.Refer callers to outside providers for services PPRM does not offer.Respond to incoming calls that require following established emergency procedures.Perform additional duties as assigned.Participates in abortion services (participation can include referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, scheduling, etc.
   
   COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster: PPRM requires that all employees are fully vaccinated and boosted as a condition of employment. An employee is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or one dose of a single- dose vaccination (Johnson and Johnson/Janssen). The COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is required by the first day of employment, or five months after receiving the final dose of the original vaccine series, whichever is later. Proof must be uploaded upon starting. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) on your first day of orientation.
   
   Background Check Required
   Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
   
   About Us:
   Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission. Learn More

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5. Post your job

   To find bilingual teacher assistants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any bilingual teacher assistants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level bilingual teacher assistants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bilingual teacher assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit bilingual teacher assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit bilingual teacher assistants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bilingual teacher assistant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the bilingual teacher assistant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new bilingual teacher assistant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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