Teacher Assistant Resume Examples and Templates for 2023

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Teacher assistants can work in a range of educational environments, including public and private schools, churches and childcare centers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs in this field is likely to increase 4% from 2018 to 2028. That’s an average growth rate for jobs within the U.S. economy.

While that means more jobs for teacher assistants, it also means that competition for those positions might be significant. That’s especially true given this is a position that lets you test the waters of education work without getting a college degree and a teaching certificate. One of the best ways to set yourself apart from other applicants is by crafting a resume that clearly demonstrates your qualifications and speaks specifically to the teacher assistant job posting you’re replying to. Check out the examples and tips below to find out how to do this.

Downloadable Resume Examples

Entry-level
Teacher-Assistant_Entry-level.pdf

Example #1 Entry-level

Mid-career
Teacher-Assistant_Mid-career.pdf

Example #2 Mid-career

Senior-level
Teacher-Assistant_Senior-level.pdf

Example #3 Senior-level

Teacher Assistant Resume Examples (Text Format)

Years of Experience
  • Entry-level Entry-level
  • Mid-career Mid-career
  • Senior-level Senior-level

Anne Gilbert
(555) 321-6543
[email protected]
489 South Street, Summerville, SC 29485

Profile

Teacher’s assistant with experience in a preschool environment. Knowledge of classroom management to help support primary teaching staff and experience with physical literacy to help develop well-rounded students.

Key Skills

  • Student safety and supervision
  • Physical literacy instruction
  • Student progress monitoring
  • Supporting kindergarten readiness
  • Lesson planning and classroom management

Education

Associate in Arts, Concentration Child and Youth Services
Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC, September 2016 – May 2018

Professional Experience

Preschool Teacher’s Assistant, Happy PreK, Charleston, SC
August 2018-Present

  • Provide support and oversight in the classroom alongside primary teacher to help ensure safety and quality learning for all students
  • Assist with lesson planning, materials prep and implementation of lessons to support kindergarten readiness
  • Oversee new physical education program, including outdoor activity and physical literacy skill building

Part-Time Child Care Provider, Happy Daycare, Charleston, SC
January 2017- August 2018

  • Provided interactive lessons during summer months to school-age children
  • Provided oversight to ensure safety during after school recreational times
  • Tutored students one-on-one as they studied or worked on homework after school

Horatio Shelley
(555) 123-1234
[email protected]
456 Atropos Blvd., Summerville, SC 29483

Profile

Motivated teacher’s assistant who loves children and has a heart for supporting them on their educational journeys. Experienced in creating and implementing lesson plans and working with academically challenged students to help them improve confidence and performance.

Professional Experience

Teacher’s Assistant, City Elementary School, Charleston, NC
August 2018-Present

  • Provide assistance for teachers in managing classes
  • Prepare and provide lessons under guidance of primary teacher in subjects including reading, math and science
  • Work with weekly reading-challenged groups, bringing test scores up by 10% marking period over marking period

Teacher’s Assistant, Bear Preschool, Charleston, NC
July 2015 – May 2018

  • Supported primary teacher in conducting lessons, including hands-on science projects
  • Helped supervise students during field trips
  • Provided 1:1 support for students working on kindergarten readiness

Education

Associate Degree, Child Care and Support Services Management
Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC, September 2013 – May 2015

Certification, Child Care Provider
Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC, 2013

Skills

  • CPR and first aid
  • Group activity planning
  • Great people skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive, friendly disposition

Mary Hornblower
(555) 987-6543
[email protected]
123 Percy Lane, Scranton, PA 18504

Profile

Professional teaching assistant with extensive education and background caring for children of all ages. Able to effectively manage large groups of students. Committed to individual excellence and supporting each student in the way that helps them meet their learning objectives.

Professional Experience

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant, State Elementary School, Scranton, PA
September 2016-Present

  • Engage individually with students with learning difficulties, resulting in a 10% increase in overall test scores and a better pass rate
  • Independently supervise groups of students during dismissal times and recreation
  • Work with reading groups to support students in literacy skills
  • Create and present monthly social skills lessons to assist students in integrating well with others by making new friends, sharing and working on communication skills

Preschool Teacher’s Assistant, ABC Child Care, Scranton, PA
January 2010 – August 2015

  • Provided day-to-day support in a classroom of up to 15 preschool children
  • Worked with various age groups, including children age 3 and 4
  • Assisted in preparing lessons and materials to support kindergarten readiness

Child Care Provider, 123 Daycare, Scranton, PA
August 2007 – December 2009

  • Provided afterschool care for school-age children to ensure safety and well-being
  • Oversaw healthy snacks and exercise opportunities for children age 5 through 10
  • Provided assistance with homework and study as needed

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Lackawanna College, Scranton, PA, September 2007 -June 2009

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Online learning tools, including Blackboard
  • Special education, including one-on-one student support
  • Effective assessment skills for contribution to IEP meetings

Certifications

  • Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeductators in Pennsylvania
  • CPR and first-aid certified

Common Key Skills and Action Verbs for Teacher Assistant Resumes

When writing your resume, it’s important to include appropriate skills and action verbs relevant to your niche. Using the right words helps you catch the attention of hiring managers. Even more importantly, the right words help your resume make it through applicant tracking systems. ATS are automated systems meant to make the recruiting process more efficient for hiring organizations such as schools. They scour your resume for relevant phrases that indicate you have the right skills and experience for the job. If an ATS is at play, a person might never see your resume at all if the right words aren’t present.

Key Skills & Proficiencies
Blackboard/educational technologies Class material preparation
Classroom management Communication skills
CPR Early childhood development
Ethical practices IEPs
Instructional planning Learner engagement
Lesson planning Patience
Student progress monitoring Student safety
Tutoring
Action Verbs
Aid Assess
Assist Attend
Collaborate Comply
Develop Document
Help Implement
Lead Oversee
Revise Support
Teach

Tips for Writing a Better Teacher Assistant Resume

Highlight your teaching skills or experience

Make sure it’s obvious that you know exactly what you’re doing in the classroom, whether that’s managing a group of 30 children or supporting reading or math readiness for standardized tests. When possible, use specific, quantifiable points from your professional history. If you don’t have numbers to demonstrate your skill or achievement, include details about what you know or what you know how to do instead of simply saying you have the knowledge.

Example #1

Good


Worked with 30 children on math readiness for standardized tests, achieving a 100% pass rate with 70% of students passing advanced for the year

Bad


Worked with students to prepare for standardized math tests

Example #2

Good


Proficient in Blackboard online learning, SMART technology and use of mobile devices and apps for supporting lower-elementary learners, particularly in reading comprehension

Bad


Familiar with educational technology for elementary learners

Include important certifications that make you stand out from the crowd

The requirements for teaching assistants vary by state, but most require at least some college education or that you pass an exam. But if you’ve met more than the minimum requirements, that could put you ahead of competitors in the applicant pile. Make sure to include all your relevant certifications in a way that grabs the attention of hiring managers and is as specific as possible, so they know what you’re qualified for. Always list the exact name of the certificate, for example, and if you need a minimum score to pass or be allowed to work in a certain area, include your score.

Example #1

Good


Passed Praxis ParaPro test with a score of 470

Bad


Passed Praxis ParaPro test

Example #2

Good


Achieved the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania

Bad


Certified to work with special ed

How to Align Your Resume With the Job Description

When schools and other organizations need teacher’s assistants, they look for candidates with exactly the right skills and credentials for the job. In many cases, they couldn’t hire a person without some of these specific credentials even if they wanted to. ATS knock many people out of the running because their resumes aren’t aligned with the job description, and even if your application makes it through, if that’s the case, the hiring managers aren’t going to look twice.

If you want to make it through the automated system and get a better chance at an interview, it’s important to align your resume with the job description. That means you may need to make a few minor changes to your resume each time you apply. But it’s worth that bit of work to stand out among the crowd of applicants. Start by looking at the job description and highlighting words that appear to be important — especially those that are repeated or emphasized. Those words tell you what phrases you might need to include in your resume.

Example Teacher Assistant Job Description


ABC School is currently hiring a kindergarten teacher’s assistant. You’ll be responsible for overseeing students in and out of the classroom and supporting the primary teacher in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Bring your caring, motivated attitude and experience of early childhood development to the task of coaching and encouraging students with their academic progress.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with primary teacher to manage the classroom
  • Implementing daily lesson plans under supervision of primary teacher
  • Ensuring the classroom is safe
  • Overseeing students during break times, lunch and dismissal
  • Assisting with student assessments and communication to parents

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of early childhood development
  • Associates degree in a relevant field preferred
  • Have passed Praxis ParaPro with a score of 460 or more
  • Positive, caring attitude

A review of the job description above indicates that the successful applicant will have several key qualities and skills. They include:

  • Experience overseeing students
  • Experience implementing lesson plans
  • Knowledge of early childhood development
  • Experience with classroom management

Take that information and other key elements and ensure it’s included in your resume. For example, this listing was specific about the score required on the Praxis ParaPro test; it would be a good idea to include your passing score of 460 or more early on in your resume. Below is an example of how to incorporate some of the other information.

Teacher Assistant Work Experience Example


Teacher Assistant, XYZ Elementary School, Scranton, PA

October 2014-Present

  • Manage classroom of up to 30 children during recreational periods, special events and reading time
  • Provide assistance in creating and implementing lessons plans, including writing all math lesson plans under the guidance of the lead teacher
  • Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood development by working with a team of educators to prepare reading comprehension, physical literacy and social skills programs
  • Oversee students on field trips and independently as dismissal coordinator