Teaching Assistant Jobs in Florida

Teaching Assistant jobs in Florida are concentrated in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, where large school systems and universities such as Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Broward County Public Schools, and the University of Central Florida maintain consistent demand at every level from paraprofessional aide to lead instructional assistant. Special education support, ESOL assistance, and early childhood instruction are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerFlorida International University
Top cityMiami, FL
Cities hiring9
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Non-Tenure Track Assistant Teaching Professor in Marketing
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Non-Tenure Track Assistant Teaching Professor in Marketing
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Teaching Professor serving as Lab Coordinator
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Assistant Teaching Professor serving as Lab Coordinator
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Doctoral degree in biology
1,001-5,000

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Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant
South Bay Academy
Riverview, Florida
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$15 - $17/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Preschool Teaching Assistant
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Preschool Teaching Assistant
The First Academy
Orlando, Florida
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Tutoring & Academic Support
On-Site
CPR Certification
201-500

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5th Grade Music Teaching Assistant
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5th Grade Music Teaching Assistant
Young Musicians Unite
Kendall, Florida
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
High school

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Teaching Assistant Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Miami
6 jobs
Tampa
5 jobs
Orlando
3 jobs
Stuart
1 job
Kendall
1 job
Riverview
1 job
Clearwater
1 job
Inlet Beach
1 job
Jacksonville
1 job

Teaching Assistant Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Florida International University6 open roles
University of Tampa5 open roles
R'Club Child Care1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in teaching assistant jobs across Florida.

  • Florida Paraprofessional certification or demonstrated passage of a state-approved assessment such as the ParaPro
  • Associate degree or at least 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution
  • Experience working with students in a K-12 classroom or licensed childcare setting
  • Familiarity with Florida's Individualized Education Program process and special education compliance standards
  • Proficiency in instructional technology platforms used by Florida school districts such as Canvas or Google Classroom
  • Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening as required under Florida Department of Education guidelines

Teaching Assistant Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a teaching assistant in Florida?

Florida requires paraprofessionals working in Title I schools to hold an associate degree, have completed at least 60 college credit hours, or pass an approved assessment such as the ParaPro or WorkKeys. You then apply through a district's human resources portal, with the Florida Department of Education overseeing compliance. Districts like Miami-Dade, Broward, and Orange County also require a cleared Level 2 background check before placement in any classroom.

Which companies hire teaching assistants in Florida?

Employers hiring teaching assistants in Florida right now include Florida International University, University of Tampa, and R'Club Child Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's large public school districts and state university system campuses are consistently among the most active sources of full-time paraprofessional openings across the state.

Which Florida cities have the most teaching assistant jobs?

Miami, Tampa, and Orlando have the most teaching assistant openings in Florida. Miami and Orlando lead due to the sheer size of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Orange County Public Schools, while Tampa's concentration of charter networks and Hillsborough County's district hiring drives strong demand in the Tampa Bay area.

Are there remote teaching assistant jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Teaching assistant work is almost always hands-on and classroom-based, so most positions require in-person presence. About 0% of teaching assistant openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in virtual charter schools or online tutoring programs rather than traditional district roles.

How can I get hired as a teaching assistant in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a Florida school district as a substitute paraprofessional, which most districts allow with a high school diploma and a cleared background check. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough County Public Schools all run substitute-to-permanent pipelines where consistent performance leads to full-time offers. Candidates who add the ParaPro certification or complete coursework toward an associate degree move to the front of hiring queues for permanent classroom aide roles.

Where can I find and apply to teaching assistant jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to teaching assistant jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings from school districts, charter networks, and universities. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.

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