How to hire an educational assistant teacher

How to hire an educational assistant teacher, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your educational assistant teacher job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an educational assistant teacher for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an educational assistant teacher to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an educational assistant teacher that fits the bill.

   This list presents educational assistant teacher salaries for various positions.

   Type of Educational Assistant Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Educational Assistant Teacher	Teacher assistants work under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.	$12-20
   Teacher Aide	Teacher aides help lead teachers in managing the classroom. They assist teachers in conducting classroom sessions by setting up the classroom in advance, sourcing materials needed for class activities, helping in presentations, and guiding students during class activities... Show more	$11-17
   Teacher	Being a teacher is one of the most passionate professions, among others. Teachers educate, motivate, and guide every generation of learners to prepare them for the real world... Show more	$15-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Children Ages
   • Educational Programs
   • Mathematics
   • Creative Curriculum
   • Parent-Teacher Conferences
   • IEP
   • Professional Development
   • ABA
   • Applied Behavior Analysis

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in managing and directing day-to-day activities of Pre-Kindergarten students.
   • Serve as an educational assistant and dedicate aide in the special education department as well as in a general education kindergarten classroom
   • Maintain and oversee all special education student at the campus and attend ARD meeting as needed.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your educational assistant teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An educational assistant teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, educational assistant teachers' average salary in missouri is 48% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level educational assistant teachers earn 42% less than senior-level educational assistant teachers.
   • Certifications. An educational assistant teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an educational assistant teacher's salary.

   Average educational assistant teacher salary

   $15.86hourly

   $32,998 yearly

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   Entry-level educational assistant teacher salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing an educational assistant teacher job description

   A good educational assistant teacher 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 an educational assistant teacher job description:

   Educational assistant teacher job description example

   Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and fun? Do you have a great attitude and enjoy helping young minds discover the world? Are you looking for a welcoming and supportive team where you'll make a difference in your community?
   
   We're looking for Assistant Teachers in several Greater Cleveland licensed locations, and you're welcome to apply and work at multiple sites! You'll develop positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative connections with their caregivers. All this with the freedom to create adventures and have a lifelong impact!
   
   This is an excellent opportunity for college students studying early education and adults seeking a flexible part time morning and afternoon schedules.
   You'll be a great fit if: You're over 18 You have a high school diploma or GED (enrollment in a relevant degree-seeking program is a plus) You've worked with children, especially in a licensed childcare or educational environment
   You're our ideal Assistant Teacher if this sounds like you: Sense of humor * Loads of patience * Curious * Adaptable * Organized * Creative
   What you'll get: Mentoring from experienced professionals who are interested in your growth Free YMCA membership Employee discounts around town at places like Playhouse Square and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Voluntary participation in our retirement plan Morning and afternoon schedules with a shift differential
   A little about us: Our goal is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our vision is to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.
   However you identify and whatever life experience you bring, we celebrate you! Join us and you'll be excited to come to work every day!
   
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5. Post your job

   To find educational assistant teachers 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 educational assistant teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level educational assistant teachers 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 educational assistant teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit educational assistant teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with educational assistant teacher candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 educational assistant teacher

   Once you've selected the best educational assistant teacher candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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