Classroom Aide

Join Our Classroom Team Today, Start the New School Year Strong! We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Zen Educate partners with public and charter schools across various school districts to build stronger school communities. 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 Step into an Assistant Teacher role and gain valuable teaching experience by actively participating in all aspects of classroom management and instruction, from developing learning materials to guiding student projects. We are seeking Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join us supporting students. In this role positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) - Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed - Support students with elements of personal care (feeding, toileting, etc.) High School Diploma or GED - 1+ years of experience working with children with special needs in a classroom setting - 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. Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process Preferred Qualifications: - Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional (PARA) endorsement from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) - Previous experience working in special education - Crisis prevention (CPI) training - Pay: $20.00 per hour, paid weekly. Schedule: Minimum three days throughout Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 - 3:00/4:30 pm. 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. Connect with a recruiter today to get started with your application!