Teaching Assistant - Great Opportunity

Launch Your Career in Education This Spring As the school year wraps up, there's no better time to jumpstart your journey in education. We're hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff to work with K-12 special education students. 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! 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. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll actively support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons, working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and foster academic progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Behavioral Support:

  Implement and follow Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) or Individualized Education Plan (IEPs)

• Individualized Support:

  Provide one-on-one or small group support using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to promote self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and engagement.

• Classroom Assistance:

  Collaborate with teachers to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment and encourage student participation.

• Communication:

  Work closely with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure consistent and effective support for students.

• Personal Care:

  Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing.
• Note taking: Taking notes and recording data on students progres

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience safely managing and de-escalating SEVERE behavioural challenges (including but not limited to self-injurious behaviour, elopement, physical aggression toward staff/peers)
• ABA training or at least 10 months of behavior tech/interventionist experience or RBT certification
• Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs
• Experience with elopement, nonverbal and/or aggressive behaviors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations
• English proficiency
• U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)
• Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply

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:

3 months experience de-escalating SEVERE behaviours (including self-injurious behaviour, elopement & physical aggression towards staff/peers). Experience in Special Education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors, ABA Therapy, Behaviour Technician Experience or AAC Devices Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies

CPR and First Aid ProAct Training Salary Pay:

$22

• $24.

5 per hour

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)
• Join our training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest in special education and behavioral support.

Ready to shape the future of learning? Apply today and help every student reach their full potential

Ref:

#SDTAINDAP-May26

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$22.00

• $24.

50 per hour Application Question(s): What motivates you to work in education and/or with students in special education? Briefly describe your experience working with folks with special needs Are you comfortable with handling personal care (diapering, toileting)? Are you comfortable with handling unexpected behaviour (biting, hitting)? Do you consent to any phone calls with a member of Zen Educate being recorded (mandatory) Where did you complete your education? (e.g., In the US or outside the US). Have you actively supported and safely de-escalated SEVERE behavioural challenges (including but not limited to self-injurious behaviour, elopement, physical aggression toward staff/peers)? (Required Yes/No) Please confirm you understand that this assignment follows the school calendar, concluding in early June 2026, and does not include summer employment. (Required Yes/No)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Ramona, CA 92065 (Required)

Work Location:

In person Teaching Assistant

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• Part-time, Full-time Launch Your Career in Education This Spring As the school year wraps up, there's no better time to jumpstart your journey in education.

We're hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff to work with K-12 special education students. 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! 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. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll actively support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons, working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and foster academic progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Behavioral Support:

  Implement and follow Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) or Individualized Education Plan (IEPs)

• Individualized Support:

  Provide one-on-one or small group support using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to promote self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and engagement.

• Classroom Assistance:

  Collaborate with teachers to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment and encourage student participation.

• Communication:

  Work closely with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure consistent and effective support for students.

• Personal Care:

  Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing.
• Note taking: Taking notes and recording data on students progres

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience safely managing and de-escalating SEVERE behavioural challenges (including but not limited to self-injurious behaviour, elopement, physical aggression toward staff/peers)
• ABA training or at least 10 months of behavior tech/interventionist experience or RBT certification
• Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs
• Experience with elopement, nonverbal and/or aggressive behaviors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations
• English proficiency
• U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)
• Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply

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:

3 months experience de-escalating SEVERE behaviours (including self-injurious behaviour, elopement & physical aggression towards staff/peers). Experience in Special Education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors, ABA Therapy, Behaviour Technician Experience or AAC Devices Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies

CPR and First Aid ProAct Training Salary Pay:

$22

• $24.

5 per hour

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)
• Join our training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest in special education and behavioral support.

Ready to shape the future of learning? Apply today and help every student reach their full potential

Ref:

#SDTAINDAP-May26

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$22.00

• $24.

50 per hour Application Question(s): What motivates you to work in education and/or with students in special education? Briefly describe your experience working with folks with special needs Are you comfortable with handling personal care (diapering, toileting)? Are you comfortable with handling unexpected behaviour (biting, hitting)? Do you consent to any phone calls with a member of Zen Educate being recorded (mandatory) Where did you complete your education? (e.g., In the US or outside the US). Have you actively supported and safely de-escalated SEVERE behavioural challenges (including but not limited to self-injurious behaviour, elopement, physical aggression toward staff/peers)? (Required Yes/No) Please confirm you understand that this assignment follows the school calendar, concluding in early June 2026, and does not include summer employment. (Required Yes/No)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Ramona, CA 92065 (Required)

Work Location:

In person