Limited Positions - Apply Now & Secure Your Classroom Role Before Summer Break!
The end of the school year is the ideal time to step into a rewarding education role. We’re actively hiring paraprofessionals and support staff to assist special education students.
👋 About Zen Educate
Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Our mission is to create better outcomes for students by supporting the educators who make it happen, through smarter matching, fairer pay, and ongoing support.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work under the guidance of classroom teachers to provide essential support to K-12 students, particularly those with special needs. You will assist with instructional activities, help manage classroom dynamics, facilitate positive interactions among students, and support students' individual learning and personal care needs to help them achieve their academic and developmental goals.
Responsibilities:
-Assisting the classroom teacher
-Work with individual and (or) small groups of students to reinforce instructed material
-Assist in compiling classroom communications
-Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and a safe learning environment
-Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as needed
-Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 48 credits and higher
- Experience working with children with Special Educational needs
- Experience working with personal care
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.
- Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
Physical Requirements:
- Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
- Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process
Preferred Qualifications:
-Past work experience in a school
CPI Training
Salary
Pay: $19 - $21 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).
Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
Don’t wait! Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.
Ref: #IETAZA-May26