Classroom Assistant

Don't Wait for Fall - Join Our Classroom Team Today! We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step.

About Zen Educate:
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.

This Paraprofessional role offers a dynamic opportunity to work closely with students, either individually or in small groups, reinforcing lessons, aiding with assignments, and contributing to a positive and productive classroom.

• 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 and safe for learning
• Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student learning experiences and support them as needed
• Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting

• 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)
• Applicants must have professional proficiency in English

• 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

• Past work experience in a school
• CPI Training

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).

• Weekly pay
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K (certain eligibility criteria)