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Instructional Aide - Hiring Now

$25 - $29 per hour

Zen Educate

Secure Your Role for the 2026–2027 Academic Year!
Please note: Schools are currently on summer break. However, we are actively recruiting right now for the upcoming school year starting in August 2026!
Joining our team early is a great way to complete your onboarding, showcase your skills, and secure your position before the fall rush. We are looking for paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students. Now’s your chance to get set up for success and be ready to create strong bonds and make a lasting impact the moment doors open this August.

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.

As a Classroom Aide, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and functional classroom, supporting the teacher's efforts to deliver quality education by assisting with group activities and individual student needs.

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:

  • 48 Credits or higher,or an associates degree or higher
  • 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

  • Previous experience working in special education
  • Behavioral Technician or PCA experience
  • Crisis prevention (CPI) training

Salary
Pay: $25 - $29 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)

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

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

Ref: #SFTAZA-Jul26

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