Teacher Aide

Start the School Year Strong! - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year.

We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.

Talk to a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

Our Teacher Aides are fundamental to a smoothly running classroom, providing practical support that allows teachers to focus on instruction, while also offering encouragement and guidance to students throughout the school day.

Responsibilities :

• Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment
• Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goals
• Assist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different childrens needs
• Assist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plans
• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interaction
• Use 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, feeding, and dressing

Required Qualifications :

High school diploma or the equivalent

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Experience working with personal care

Passion for working within special education

U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)

Applicants must be professionally proficient 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

CPR and First Aid

CPI Training

Salary

Pay : $22 - $26 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)

Why Zen

Zen Educate connects passionate educators with schools that need them most. Every match helps build stronger classrooms and brighter futures for students. We make the process simple, transparent, and focused on what really matters, impact.

About Zen

Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, qualified educators through a clear and efficient process. Our mission is to make hiring fairer and simpler for both teachers and schools.

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