Teacher Aide - Start

Join Our Classroom Team Today, Start the New School Year Strong!

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference and Inspire Starts Now. We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles are focused on SPED classrooms and are ideal for those looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact all year long. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.

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

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, we’re building a more efficient and fair education staffing system.

This Teacher Aide opportunity is ideal for those looking to contribute to a vibrant learning atmosphere, assisting with everything from setting up learning centers to providing one-on-one help, making a direct impact on student engagement.

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:

60 credits or an Associate's Degree

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

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

Past work experience in a school

CPR and First Aid

CPI Training

Salary

Pay: $22 - $26 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 get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.

Ref: #SCTAZA-Oct26