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Instructional Assistant - Immediate StartZen Educate • Del Mar, CA, US
Instructional Assistant - Immediate Start

Instructional Assistant - Immediate Start

Zen Educate • Del Mar, CA, US
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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.

Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting licensed staff in the classroom
  • Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP)
  • Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and de-escalate behaviors
  • Work with individuals and / or small groups when activities and assignments are presented
  • Provides support for students in crisis
  • Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma obtained in the United States
  • 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience
  • Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
  • US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time
  • 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 / Experience

  • Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
  • Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
  • Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting
  • Comfortable with eloping
  • Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies
  • Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
  • Associate's degree or higher (obtained in the US or US equivalency check completed)
  • Pro-Act training
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid
  • Salary

    Pay : $22 - $24.50 per hour, paid weekly.

    Schedule : Monday to Friday, within hours of 7 : 30 am - 3 : 00 / 4 : 30 pm (no weekend work)

    Benefits :
  • Paid weekly
  • 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
  • Long-term employment opportunities within the District
  • Why Zen

    Working with Zen Educate means more than just finding a job — it’s 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.

    Ref : SD-NHQ-TA-October2025-182

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