Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year!

We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step.

Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

Join our team as a Teaching Assistant and actively participate in the educational journey of students, providing essential support that helps bridge learning gaps and inspires a love for knowledge.

Responsibilities :

• Assisting the classroom teacher
• Work with individual and (or) small groups of students to reinforce instructed material
• Assist in compiling classroom communications
• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and a safe learning environment
• Utilize 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

Required Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience working with children with Special Educational needs

Experience working with personal care

US Work Authorization. Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.

Applicants must have professional proficiency 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

CPI Training

Salary

Pay : $22 - $25 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)

Why Zen

When you work with Zen Educate, you’re never on your own. Our team offers continuous support — from your first application to your first day in the classroom and beyond — to help you succeed and grow in your role.

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 across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul region.

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