Teaching Assistant
Make a difference in students’ lives while taking the next step in your education career. Our 100% online Teaching Assistant certificate gives you the flexibility to learn on your schedule while building skills in child development, early childhood education, special education, and inclusive classroom practices. Whether you’re starting your career or already working as a paraprofessional, you’ll complete the 18 credits of college coursework designed to meet the education requirement for New York State Level III Teaching Assistant certification. Plus, your credits can be applied toward our B.S. in Early Childhood Education upon acceptance into the degree program.
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Program Overview
Certificate in Teaching Assistant
Next term starts
Spring 2027
Ready to Apply?
The deadline for the Spring 2027 term is December 4. How to Apply
Build Skills That Make a Difference in the Classroom
What you’ll learn
- Apply professional standards and teaching ethics
- Understand child development and learning
- Support students with diverse learning needs
- Build inclusive school and family partnerships
Help Students Succeed. Grow Your Career.
Explore rewarding careers in education where you can support student learning, work alongside teachers, and make a lasting impact in the classroom.
- Teaching Assistant
- Classroom Paraprofessional
- Teacher Aide
- Special Education Teaching Assistant
- Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
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Advance Your Career With a Teaching Assistant Certificate
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Check for Prior Learning Credits
Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.
Apply for This Program
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Spring 2027
Deadline to apply
December 4
Start Your Certificate
as soon as January 11, 2027.
FAQ
A Teaching Assistant certificate prepares you to support teachers and students in classroom settings. Our 18-credit undergraduate certificate covers child development, early childhood education, special education, and culturally responsive teaching practices. It is designed to meet the college coursework requirement for NYS Level III Teaching Assistant certification.
Yes! Our online Teaching Assistant certificate can be completed 100% online, giving you the flexibility to study while managing your work and personal responsibilities. You can choose full-time or part-time study options and receive personalized academic support throughout your program.
Our Teaching Assistant certificate is designed to meet the 18-credit college coursework requirement for NYS Level III Teaching Assistant certification. New York State Education Department certification requirements may include additional qualifications beyond coursework. Completing our certificate does not automatically grant state certification.
Yes. All 18 credits earned through our Teaching Assistant certificate can be applied toward our B.S. in Early Childhood Education upon acceptance into the degree program. This gives you a pathway to continue your education and work toward becoming a certified teacher, subject to additional degree and state certification requirements.
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