Teaching Assistant Pathway I

What you'll learn

This Teaching Assistant Pathway I microcredential is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills to current and aspiring teaching assistants seeking to advance toward teacher certification and continued study in education. To reach NYS Teaching Assistant Level II certification, applicants must complete at least nine credits of college coursework. This microcredential introduces students to child development, literacy instruction, and foundational communication and critical thinking skills needed to support student learning in diverse classroom settings. Coursework focuses on early childhood language and literacy development, human behavior and learning, and college-level writing skills. Successful completion of this microcredential satisfies the coursework requirements for the current New York State Teaching Assistant Level II certification and prepares students for continued study through the Teaching Assistant Pathway II microcredential (preparing you for Teaching Assistant III) and either the A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education or the A.S. in Early Education transfer program.

A hybrid microcredential from Dutchess Community College (110 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Dutchess Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional

Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.