Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start - Now Hiring

Make a Lasting Impact Before the Next School Year!
School may be ending soon, but your opportunity to make a difference is just beginning. We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support students with special education needs in school-based settings. This is a great time to build hands-on classroom experience, strengthen your skills, and form meaningful connections that set you up for success before the fall hiring rush.
Connect with a recruiter today to explore available roles.

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
-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)

About Zen
At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. We believe in making the hiring process easier for educators and creating better outcomes for students.

Why Zen
We believe educators deserve clarity and respect at every step. Zen Educate offers a transparent, streamlined hiring process, fair pay, and ongoing support so you can focus on teaching and making a meaningful impact in classrooms

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