Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Job Description

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

Start the 2025–2026 school year strong. 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.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll actively support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons, working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and foster academic progress.

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

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

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

We are Zen Educate, a technology-driven company on a mission to make education staffing simpler, more ethical, and more rewarding for both schools and educational professionals in the US.

Why Zen

Zen Educate makes finding your perfect role in education easier! We are a company dedicated to matching you to your ideal education position based on your preferences and getting you into a school you love! We pride ourselves on providing continuous, personalized support throughout your application process. We're here to help solve the educator shortage while helping great professionals like you thrive in rewarding roles.

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