Teacher Aide

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.

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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 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)

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Why Zen

When you work with Zen Educate, youre 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.

Ref : SF-NHQ 1-TA-December2025-103