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Teacher assistant certification in Missouri

10 teacher assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these teacher assistant programs, and Missouri has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students extra attention and instruction. In public schools they need at least two years of college coursework or an associate's degree, and most states require a skills test for those who work with special-needs students.1

In Missouri, 5 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma and 5 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 10 programs here are paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree, 6 programs), paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course (2 programs), education and teaching certificate or course (1 program) and education and teaching (associate degree, 1 program).

See the 10 programs

How much does teacher assistant training cost in Missouri?

Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$10,308 to $12,846most of them, usually 61 to 64 weeks long
Other teacher assistant programs (3 programs)
$2,200 to $12,544all 3 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it
Length
60 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Missouri may also offer teacher assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free teacher assistant training in Missouri?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 10 teacher assistant programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Paraprofessional Studies, AAS

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,549
    Program website, Paraprofessional Studies, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Paraprofessional Studies, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,878
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,549
    Program website, Paraprofessional Studies, AAS at St. Charles Community College

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Autism Specialist, AAS

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,770
    Program website, Autism Specialist, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Autism Specialist, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,953
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,770
    Program website, Autism Specialist, AAS at St. Charles Community College

  • Education and teaching certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Teacher Education Preparation

    Dallas Cty. R-1 School District, Dallas Cty. Technical Ctr.

    Buffalo

    No diploma needed

    Dallas Cty. R-1 School District, Dallas Cty. Technical Ctr., BuffaloEducation and teaching certificate or courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    Program website, Teacher Education Preparation at Dallas Cty. R-1 School District, Dallas Cty. Technical Ctr.
    More details about Teacher Education Preparation at Dallas Cty. R-1 School District, Dallas Cty. Technical Ctr.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    Program website, Teacher Education Preparation at Dallas Cty. R-1 School District, Dallas Cty. Technical Ctr.

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Teaching Assistant - Elementary/special

    Southeast Mo State University, Kennett (1st.st.)

    Kennett

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southeast Mo State University, Kennett (1st.st.), KennettParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,760
    Program website, Teaching Assistant - Elementary/special at Southeast Mo State University, Kennett (1st.st.)
    More details about Teaching Assistant - Elementary/special at Southeast Mo State University, Kennett (1st.st.)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,760
    Program website, Teaching Assistant - Elementary/special at Southeast Mo State University, Kennett (1st.st.)

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Teaching Assistant - Elementary And Special

    Southeast Mo State University, Sikeston Higher Ed

    Sikeston

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southeast Mo State University, Sikeston Higher Ed, SikestonParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,544
    Program website, Teaching Assistant - Elementary And Special at Southeast Mo State University, Sikeston Higher Ed
    More details about Teaching Assistant - Elementary And Special at Southeast Mo State University, Sikeston Higher Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,553
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,544
    Program website, Teaching Assistant - Elementary And Special at Southeast Mo State University, Sikeston Higher Ed

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paraprofessional Educator- AAS

    Three Rivers College @ Dexter

    Dexter

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Three Rivers College @ Dexter, DexterParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,846
    Program website, Paraprofessional Educator- AAS at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
    More details about Paraprofessional Educator- AAS at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,575
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,846
    Program website, Paraprofessional Educator- AAS at Three Rivers College @ Dexter

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paraprofessional Educator-AAS

    Three Rivers College @ Sikeston

    Sikeston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Three Rivers College @ Sikeston, SikestonParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,846
    Program website, Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
    More details about Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,575
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,846
    Program website, Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paraprofessional Educator-AAS

    Three Rivers College @ Kennett

    Kennett

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Three Rivers College @ Kennett, KennettParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,846
    Program website, Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
    More details about Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    63 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,575
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,846
    Program website, Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Kennett

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paraprofessional Educator-AAS

    Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, Poplar BluffParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,846
    Program website, Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
    More details about Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,575
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,846
    Program website, Paraprofessional Educator-AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate in Arts In Teaching

    North Central Missouri College

    Trenton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Central Missouri College, TrentonEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,949
    Program website, Associate in Arts In Teaching at North Central Missouri College
    More details about Associate in Arts In Teaching at North Central Missouri College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $8,379
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,949
    Program website, Associate in Arts In Teaching at North Central Missouri College

How to pay for teacher assistant training in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for teacher assistant training in Missouri

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for teacher assistant training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for teacher assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Teacher assistant certification in Missouri

programs with a price cost under $10,000
3 of 10
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
14th of 14
teacher assistant programs here, against the typical state's 3
10 vs 3

State comparisons use the same figures as the teacher assistant training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Teacher assistant certification in St. Louis, Kennett, Poplar Bluff and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Missouri

How teacher assistant training compares with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Missouri

Where the Missouri teacher assistant program numbers come from

Which Missouri teacher assistant programs are on this list?

These are the teacher assistant programs Missouri approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri teacher assistant programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about teacher assistant training in Missouri

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Teacher Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List