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Zen Educate US

Teacher Aide - Hiring Now

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$44,687 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Limited Positions
  • Apply Now & Secure Your Classroom Role for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Please note we are actively recruiting for 2026/2027 roles, starting upon the launch of the new school year. We are reserving roles in a first-come first-serve manner, so apply now to get your foot in the door and secure your next role before the first day of school! About Zen Educate Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Our mission is to create better outcomes for students by supporting the educators who make it happen, through smarter matching, fairer pay, and ongoing support. The Teacher Aide provides direct help to classroom teachers, contributing to an engaging learning environment. Key responsibilities include offering academic and behavioral support to K-12 students requiring additional assistance, helping maintain a structured classroom, and employing various methods to enrich student learning experiences. You will also support students with personal care or hygiene as needed.
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) Don't wait!
Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.
Ref:
#IETAZA-Aug26
Pay:
$22.00
  • $25.
00 per hour
Work Location:
In person