Personal Care Attendant

Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2026–2027 School Year?
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. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.

About Zen Educate
Zen Educate is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We’re proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike. 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

In this role you will be positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. This role would consist of providing daily substitute coverage in special education classes - with the possibility of securing a longer-term position if interested/fit is right.

Why Support an Afterschool Program?
Looking for a reliable, long-term position that leaves your mornings completely free? Or a flexible part-time role? Whether you are pursuing a degree, managing morning childcare, or have other responsibilities taking up your mornings / early afternoons, our extended-day educator roles offer the ultimate steady schedule without sacrificing your morning flexibility. Build a consistent career path while empowering local youth in campuses across Central San Diego!
Responsibilities
Lead Engaging Activities: Guide children (UTK–8th grade) through hands-on STEM projects, arts and crafts, sports, and team games in Klassic Kids or PrimeTime programs.
Support Academic & Social Growth: Provide targeted homework help, mentor positive social skills, and implement behavior support and de-escalation strategies.
Provide Individualized Inclusion: Adapt daily support for students with unique behavioral, personal care, or mobility needs, ensuring every child can fully participate.
Keep Kids Safe & Healthy: Maintain a secure, active environment in classrooms and outdoors; assist with student safety, mobility, and health procedures as needed.
Collaborate & Step Up: Partner with teachers, Site Directors, and Special Education staff to support educational goals, stepping in as a general Youth Leader as needed.

Qualifications
-Passion for working with youth ages 4 to 13 (UTK–8th grade)
-Strong communication skills and enthusiastic leadership
Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable being on your feet and moving around
• 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
In-person CPR & First Aid Certification
48+ College Units

Salary
Pay: $24-$25 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 1:45 PM – 5:30 PM (~4 hrs/day) | Select Late-Start Sites: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (2.5 hrs/day)

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

Ref: #SDTAINDAP-Oct26