Assistant Teacher - Immediate Start

Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2025-2026 School Year? We're excited to be expanding to the San Francisco Peninsula area! Join us as a full-time paraprofessional, supporting K-12 students with special needs during the 2025-2026 school year. Make a real impact while growing your career in education. As an Assistant Teacher, you'll be a collaborative partner in the classroom, working alongside the lead teacher to plan and implement engaging lessons, manage classroom activities, and foster a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment
• Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goals
• Assist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different children's needs
• Assist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plans
• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interaction
• Use 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, feeding, and dressing

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Experience working with personal care
• Passion for working within special education
• U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)
• Applicants must be professionally proficient in English
• CPR and First Aid (certification will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates)

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
• Past work experience in a school

• CPI Training Salary Pay :

  $25
• $29 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) Ready to get started?

Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities. Why Zen When you work with Zen Educate, you're never on your own. Our team offers continuous support, from your first application to your first day in the classroom and beyond, to help you succeed and grow in your role. 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:

SF-LOC-TA-March2026-115

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$25.00

• $29.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person