Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Tasks Include:

Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
Prepare or proctor examinations.
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
Teach undergraduate-level courses.
Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: No Data

National: +4.0%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)

Median Earnings:

National

$43,750.00

State

$48,190.00

Regional

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Description

Career Cluster:

Education & Training

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 57.32%
Master's Degree = 37.26%
Doctoral Degree = 3.73%
Some College Courses = 1.48%
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. = 0.20%

Related Work Experience

None = 32.69%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 16.68%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 12.33%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 10.01%
Up to and including 1 month = 9.30%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 7.49%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 7.49%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 4.01%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 29.60%
Up to and including 1 month = 26.52%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 22.47%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 15.20%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 4.40%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1.60%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.22%

On-the-Job Training

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 32.51%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 29.96%
None or short demonstration = 15.34%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.86%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 7.71%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4.01%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.39%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.22%

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
Prepare or proctor examinations.
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
Teach undergraduate-level courses.
Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
92.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
86.25	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
63.00	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
56.75	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Skills

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
65.50	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
62.50	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
62.50	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
59.50	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
56.25	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
53.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
53.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
53.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53.00	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
62.50	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
62.50	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56.25	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56.25	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53.00	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
53.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
53.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
53.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
90.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
81.25	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
80.50	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
71.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
70.50	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
70.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
69.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
67.50	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
65.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
65.25	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
64.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
61.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
61.00	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
60.00	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
59.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
58.50	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
57.50	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
56.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
52.75	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
51.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
50.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
90.50	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
85.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
84.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
81.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
81.50	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
79.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
77.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
77.50	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
76.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
76.25	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
75.25	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
75.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
67.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
65.75	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
65.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
64.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Work Values

%	Subject	Description
66.67	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
55.50	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
55.50	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
50.00	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Work Context

%	Subject	Description
95.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
92.40	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
91.80	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
83.80	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
83.40	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
80.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
79.00	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
77.60	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
74.80	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
73.60	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
71.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
69.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
69.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
68.00	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
59.00	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
58.20	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
57.60	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
54.60	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
51.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
51.00	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
49.80	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
49.80	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
49.80	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Examples
- These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$29,540.00	$43,750.00	$60,450.00
Virginia	$30,090.00	$48,190.00	$61,640.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	$36,500.00	$57,810.00	$65,170.00
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$31,850.00	$49,360.00	$59,120.00
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$29,700.00	$46,520.00	$55,160.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$38,180.00	$61,530.00	$60,650.00
Northern Virginia	$35,560.00	$55,360.00	$65,390.00
Piedmont Workforce	$31,390.00	$48,190.00	$59,340.00
Shenandoah Valley	$25,650.00	$38,130.00	$48,220.00
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	184,600	192,100	+4.0%
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Training and Teaching Others	4.5
Working with Computers	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Getting Information	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.5
Analyzing Data or Information	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	2.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	2.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	2.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.0
Handling and Moving Objects	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.0
Performing General Physical Activities	1.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	1.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.0
Staffing Organizational Units	1.0

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Related Schools

Regent University

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