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Teaching Assistant - Great Opportunity

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Zen Educate US

Chula Vista, CA (In Person)

$48,360 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description

Make a Lasting Impact Before the Next School Year While the current school year concludes in early June, joining our team now is a great way to showcase your skills and opens up the strong possibility of securing a position for the next academic year! We're looking for paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students. Now's your chance to develop critical classroom experience, grow your skills, and create strong bonds
  • setting you up for success before the fall rush.
About Zen Educate Zen Educate is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We're proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work under the guidance of classroom teachers to provide essential support to K-12 students, particularly those with special needs. You will assist with instructional activities, help manage classroom dynamics, facilitate positive interactions among students, and support students' individual learning and personal care needs to help them achieve their academic and developmental goals. Responsibilities
  • Assisting licensed staff in the classroom
  • Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP)
  • Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and de-escalate behaviors
  • Work with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented
  • Provides support for students in crisis
  • Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed. 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:
$22
  • $24.
50 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am
  • 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work)
Benefits:
  • Paid weekly
  • 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
  • Long-term employment opportunities within the District Ready to shape the future of learning?
Apply today and help every student reach their full potential
Ref:
#SDTAZA-Jun26
Pay:
$22.00
  • $24.
50 per hour
Work Location:
In person