Working Conditions for Teacher assistantsApproximately 4 in 10 teacher assistants work part time. However, even among full-time workers, nearly 40 percent work less than 8 hours per day. Most assistants who provide educational instruction work the traditional 9- to 10-month school year. Teacher assistants work in a variety of settings—including private homes and preschools, and local government offices, where they would deal with young adults—but most work in classrooms in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. They also work outdoors supervising recess when weather allows, and they spend much of their time standing, walking, or kneeling. Seeing students develop and gain appreciation of the joy of learning can be very rewarding. However, working closely with students can be both physically and emotionally tiring. Teacher assistants who work with special education students often perform more strenuous tasks, including lifting, as they help students with their daily routine. Those who perform clerical work may tire of administrative duties, such as copying materials or typing. More information on Teacher assistants from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Teacher assistants occupation Number of Teacher assistants in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Teacher assistants Working conditions for Teacher assistants Significant points for Teacher assistants Training requirements for Teacher assistants Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |