Instructional Aide - Immediate Start

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. Don't wait! Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education. Our Instructional Assistants are fundamental to a smoothly running classroom, providing practical support that allows teachers to focus on instruction, while also offering encouragement and guidance to students throughout the school day.

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 Working with Zen Educate means more than just finding a job, it's about building a career.

We help you find roles that fit your experience today while preparing you for even greater opportunities tomorrow. About Zen Zen Educate helps schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and strengthen school communities.

Ref:

IE-NHQ-TA-March2026-105

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$22.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person