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Teaching Assistant - Great OpportunityZen Educate • Wayne, MI, United States
Teaching Assistant - Great Opportunity

Teaching Assistant - Great Opportunity

Zen Educate • Wayne, MI, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year!

Step into full-time paraprofessional and classroom aide roles and support students with special needs in real classroom settings. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.

Don’t wait! Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.

This Teaching Assistant role provides a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the instructional environment, assisting with lesson preparation, classroom management, and providing tailored support to meet diverse student needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
  • Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social / behavioral needs.
  • Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
  • Provide timely support for students in crisis situations.
  • Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma obtained in the United States
  • 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience
  • 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
  • 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

  • Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
  • Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
  • Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting
  • Comfortable with eloping
  • Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies
  • Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
  • Associate's degree or higher (obtained in the US or US equivalency check completed)
  • Pro-Act training
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid
  • Salary

    Pay : $17-$20 / hour, paid weekly.

    Schedule : Monday to Friday, within hours of 7 : 30 am - 3 : 00 / 4 : 30 pm (no weekend work).

    Benefits :

  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria
  • Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

    Why Zen

    At Zen Educate, we’re transforming how educators find their perfect roles, making the process simpler, fairer, and more rewarding. Our innovative platform connects educators with schools in a way that’s transparent, efficient, and empowering. We’re passionate about offering fair pay, lowering costs for schools, and reinvesting in what truly matters : students.

    About Zen

    At Zen Educate, our mission is simple : to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. We believe in making the hiring process easier for educators and creating better outcomes for students.

    Ref : DET-NHQ-TA-December2025-105

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