Prepare for a rewarding career in education by learning how to become a certified Teacher Assistant. This FREE course provides the knowledge and skills required to support classroom instruction, manage student behavior, and assist teachers in daily activities. (Value: $316)
While some teacher's assistants work primarily in a classroom setting, others may work in:
Computer labs
Library
Front Office/ Admissions
Requirements:
U.S. REAL ID or
U.S. Passport
U.S. Birth Certificate
DHS-issued documentation verifying immigration status (IE: permanent resident card (I-551), refugee/asylee documentation, employment authorization document (EAD/work permit), etc)
Native American tribal document (tribe must be federally recognized)
High School Diploma or GED
Proof of signed social security card
Dallas County resident
Commitment to completing coursework and obtaining employment
Important Dates:
Orientation and Enrollment Session:
January 17, 2026 @ 6 PM
Dallas College Pleasant Grove Campus (802 Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75217)
Class Details (both cohorts are required):
1st Cohort:
Mondays and Wednesdays: February 9 - March 11, 6-8 PM, Virtually
Tuesdays and Thursdays: February 17 - March 12, 6-8 PM, at Pleasant Grove Campus
2nd Cohort:
Mondays and Wednesdays: March 23 - April 15, 6-8 PM, Virtually
Tuesdays and Thursdays: March 24 - April 16, 6-8 PM, at Pleasant Grove Campus