How to Become a Teaching Assistant

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Get your high school diploma or equivalent degree.. Obtain a college degree in education to improve your chances.. Enroll in higher education to apply for a college-level TA position.

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Get your high school diploma or equivalent degree.

Step 1

Get your high school diploma or equivalent degree.

2

Obtain a college degree in education to improve your chances.

Step 2

Obtain a college degree in education to improve your chances.

3

Enroll in higher education to apply for a college-level TA position.

Step 3

Enroll in higher education to apply for a college-level TA position.

4

Get the certifications required in your state.

Step 4

Get the certifications required in your state.

5

Volunteer or intern at a school to improve your chances.

Step 5

Volunteer or intern at a school to improve your chances.

6

Search for TA jobs online.

Step 6

Search for TA jobs online.

7

Look at your school's website if you're attending college.

Step 7

Look at your school's website if you're attending college.

8

Ask your professor for TA opportunities instead of looking online.

Step 8

Ask your professor for TA opportunities instead of looking online.

9

Write a compelling cover letter

Step 9

Write a compelling cover letter

10

Apply for the job online.

Step 10

Apply for the job online.

11

Talk about your interest in education on the interview.

Step 11

Talk about your interest in education on the interview.

12

Complete TA training.

Step 12

Complete TA training.

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