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Instructional Assistant

$25 - $29 per hour

Zen Educate

Secure Your Role for the 20262027 Academic Year!
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. Nows 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
Zen Educate is a technology-driven platform that connects schools with high-quality educators in a faster, more transparent way. We simplify the hiring process by matching educators to roles that align with their skills, preferences, and availability.
By reducing friction for schools and increasing access to opportunities for educators, were building a more efficient and fair education staffing system.

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

Ref: #SFTAZA-Aug26

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