Teacher Aide

Limited Positions - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year.

Start the 2025–2026 school year strong. We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day.

Dont wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

As a Teacher Aide, you'll support the teacher in fostering a nurturing and productive educational setting, assisting with student needs, managing classroom logistics, and helping to implement daily lesson plans.

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)

Preferred Qualifications / Experience :

Past work experience in a school

CPI Training

Salary

Pay : $24 - $28 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)

About Zen

Zen Educate is built around the idea that educators deserve a better experience. We work to match talented individuals with meaningful school opportunities while providing ongoing support and guidance throughout their journey in education.

Why Zen

Working with Zen Educate means more than just finding a job — its about building a career. We help you find roles that fit your experience today while preparing you for even greater opportunities tomorrow.

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