Become A Student Assistant
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Working As A Student Assistant
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Getting Information
- Thinking Creatively
$24,900
Average Salary
What Does A Student Assistant Do
How To Become A Student Assistant
Teacher assistants typically need to have completed at least 2 years of college coursework.
Education
Most school districts require applicants to have completed at least 2 years of college coursework or have earned an associate’s degree. Teacher assistants in schools that have a Title 1 program (a federal program for schools with a large proportion of students from low-income households) must have at least a 2-year degree, 2 years of college, or pass a state or local assessment.
Associate’s degree programs for teacher assistants prepare the participants to develop educational materials, observe students, and understand the role of teachers and teaching assistants in the classroom.
Most states require instructional aides who work with special-needs students to pass a skills-based test.
Important Qualities
Communication skills. Teacher assistants need to discuss students’ progress with teachers and parents, so they need to be able to communicate well.
Interpersonal skills. Teacher assistants interact with a variety of people, including teachers, students, parents, and administrators. They need to develop good working relationships with the people they work with.
Patience. Working with students of different abilities and backgrounds can be difficult. Teacher assistants must be patient with students who struggle with material.
Resourcefulness. To reinforce lessons, teacher assistants must explain information to students in a way that meets each student’s learning style.
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Top Skills for A Student Assistant
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Top Student Assistant Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Data Entry
- Phone Calls
- Developed customer service skills by interacting with customers and working in a team environment.
- Performed clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, data entry, filing, photocopying, and faxing.
- Performed administrative assistance duties such as taking phone calls, replying to email inquiries and delivering campus mail.
- Assist in setting up computers for faculty offices/computer labs.
- Provided assistance to students regarding their Financial Aid application Assisted students over the phone with Financial Aid questions.
Top Student Assistant Employers
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What Kind Of Companies Hire a Student Assistant
- California State University
- Wayne State University
- Georgia State University
- San Jose State University
- Texas Tech University
- University at Buffalo
- Miami Dade College
- University of South Florida
- Ball State University
- Suny Cortland