Teacher Assistant (TA) Degree

The purpose and intent of a Teacher Assistant is help teachers and professors with classes in a variety of ways that depend on the needs of the classroom, resources of the learning institution, academic expertise, teacher proclivities, and rules within a school district. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer teacher assistant (TA) degrees.

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Kishwaukee College

27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL

About
Kishwaukee College, located in Malta, Illinois, was founded in 1968 and serves nearly 11,000 students annually. The school is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and provides quality education through multiple programs and services. The school is located in rural Illinois, and is surrounded on all four sides by the corn fields. The school also publishes a magazine that focuses on the arts and literature known as the Kamelian, an award winning publication.

Academics
Kishwaukee College offers a number of programs for students in order to fulfill their needs or assist in their goals. Career training programs assist students by preparing them for entry into the workforce. These programs develop the skills and provide an education necessary to be able to operate in the chosen industry or field as a professional. Career programs take two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by entry into a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individuals interested in enrollment at Kishwaukee College may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all accrued fees. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent, and should transcripts and test scores if possible. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is the school's primary source for determining awards.

Career Options for Graduates

Teacher Assistants

Description

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, teacher assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Annual Salary: $27010

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).