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Machine Learning Teaching Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL

Art of Problem Solving

Teaching Assistant

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Are you enthusiastic about supporting student learning and helping create an engaging, collaborative classroom environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Teaching Assistant will:

Nexus Family Healing

Teaching Assistant

Manteno, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Description Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the Safe Harbor School at our ... Provide support to education faculty in areas of student learning and provide support within both ...

Nexus Family Healing

Teaching Assistant

Manteno, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the Safe ... Provide support to education faculty in areas of student learning and provide support within both ...

Nexus Family Healing

Teaching Assistant

Manteno, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the Safe Harbor School at our Manteno, IL ... Provide support to education faculty in areas of student learning and provide support within both ...

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School

Teaching Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

... learning environment. Your role will include assisting with: * Academic instruction and classroom management * Supporting students with emotional disabilities and/or autism * Providing individualized ...

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How much do machine learning teaching assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine learning teaching assistant in Chicago, IL is $18.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $19.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a machine learning teaching assistant typically collaborate with professors and students during a course?

As a Machine Learning Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with professors to develop and grade assignments, clarify course concepts, and facilitate discussions in lectures or lab sessions. You often serve as a bridge between students and faculty, providing guidance on programming tasks, troubleshooting code, and offering feedback on projects. Regular office hours and online forums are common venues for this support, making strong communication skills and a solid grasp of machine learning fundamentals essential. This collaborative environment helps you deepen your expertise while supporting student learning.

What is a machine learning teaching assistant?

Machine Learning Teaching Assistants are individuals, often graduate students or knowledgeable undergraduates, who assist professors or instructors in teaching machine learning courses. Their responsibilities typically include helping students understand course material, grading assignments, holding office hours, and sometimes leading discussion or lab sessions. They act as a bridge between students and instructors, offering support for both theoretical concepts and practical implementation. By providing guidance and feedback, they help ensure students gain a solid understanding of machine learning principles and applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a machine learning teaching assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Machine Learning Teaching Assistant, you need a solid foundation in machine learning concepts, programming (often Python), and relevant coursework or a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Jupyter Notebooks, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and version control systems is commonly expected. Strong communication, patience, and organizational skills help you effectively support students and collaborate with instructors. These abilities ensure you can explain complex topics clearly, assist students efficiently, and contribute to a positive learning environment.
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Infographic showing various Machine Learning Teaching Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,682 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Teaching Assistant

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115

Lake Forest, IL • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teaching Assistant
Date Posted:
6/8/2026
Location:
Cherokee School
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
08/21/2026
Lake Forest School District 67 is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant at Cherokee Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description: The teacher assistant will assist the teachers and school with various assigned duties including classroom work, supervision of student(s) (e.g. bus, lunch, playground, assemblies, etc.) and other duties assigned by the building administrator.
Salary: $21.00/Hour
Benefits:
  • Insurance - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available
  • Leave - paid sick and personal days provided
  • Retirement - IMRF
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and Licensure (required and preferred)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Illinois Professional Educator License, Paraprofessional License, or Substitute License
  • Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Certificate - preferred
  • Experience working with children and/or adolescents with disabilities - preferred
  • Experience with office and school-based management systems - preferred

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Maintains a high level of ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professionalism as is expected of certified staff members.
  • Possesses the proven ability to work harmoniously and effectively with teachers, students, parents, and district administrators in accomplishing the purposes of the position.

Essential Functions:
  • Works with individual student(s), small groups of students, or the whole class to provide instruction and support the lessons taught by the teacher
  • Works collaboratively with teachers to implement supports and best practices for students
  • Implements, adapts, and modifies instruction using the regular education curriculum and/or implements instruction using the modified curriculum when appropriate under the direction of the teacher
  • Assists with other academic supports and interventions (Team Read, etc.)
  • Assists student(s) with independent assignments/activities, enrichment work, and/or as assigned by the teacher
  • Assists assigned student(s) in any/all classes
  • Collects data as directed
  • Supports students' behavior plans as directed by the teacher
  • Employs positive behavioral strategies when dealing with student behavior
  • Observes student(s) behavior and performance, and informs teachers of any information deemed important
  • Assists the substitute in the absence of the regular teacher
  • Eligible to substitute for teachers if necessary credentials are held. Serves as substitute teacher for other teachers per need, eligibility, and availability
  • Assists student(s) in any/all classes away from the child's homeroom class when appropriate
  • Assists the teacher in developing instructional strategies and materials for student use
  • At the discretion of the building administrator, can attend workshops and conferences
  • Operates and cares for equipment used in the school
  • Supervises student(s) at lunch, recess, before and after school for bus arrival and departure, during assemblies, and at other times as assigned by the building administrator
  • Performs any other duties assigned by the building administrator
  • Plans for their own absences and communicates to relevant staff
  • Assist with feeding and daily life skills as assigned
  • Perform toileting duties as assigned (stipend available)
  • The length of the work days is 8 hours to equal 7.5 hours of work and a 30 minute duty free unpaid lunch

Physical Demands & Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be mobile and transport instructional materials from one setting to another within the building. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Procedure: Click here to access the online application.
To learn more about Lake Forest School District 67, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.
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