Teaching Assistant

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

Step into a full-time paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education and support students with special needs in real classroom settings. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day.

Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role.

Become a Teaching Assistant and play a key role in student development, assisting with the delivery of educational programs, guiding students through activities, and helping to monitor their progress and engagement.

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 :

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 : $22 - $25 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

Working with Zen Educate means more than just finding a job — its about building a career. We help you find roles that fit your experience today while preparing you for even greater opportunities tomorrow.

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 across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul region.

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