Classroom Aide

Secure Your Role for the 2026–2027 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 role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. Now's your chance to get set up for success and be ready to create strong bonds and make a lasting impact.

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.

About Zen Educate

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. When you join Zen, you're not just taking an assignment, you're joining an educator-first platform that supports you every step of the way. We are actively hiring to support students with specialized academic, social, and physical needs

This Assistant Teacher role offers the opportunity to take an active part in instruction, leading small group activities, co-teaching lessons, and providing individualized support to help students achieve their academic goals.

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 children's 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/Experience:

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

CPR and First Aid (certification will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates) 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

Past work experience in a school

CPI Training

Salary

Pay: $27 - $29 per hour, paid weekly.

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

Benefits and other offerings

Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request

Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location

Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period. 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period.

Ready to shape the future of learning? Apply today and help every student reach their full potential

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