Overview

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Day-to-Day

• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.

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Teaching Assistants

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Pathways to this Career

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Fellowship or Service Program

A fellowship or service program typically provides individuals with opportunities to engage in meaningful community service or social impact work, while encouraging personal growth, developing leadership skills, and creating positive change in society.

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Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

📚 College

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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Education & Counseling

The primary activities of this group involve supporting individuals and communities to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life by providing social services, education, and instruction in various settings.