Assistant Teacher - Immediate Start

Limited Positions

• Now hiring for the 2025-2026 school year.

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference and Inspire Starts Now. We're hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles are focused on SPED classrooms and are ideal for those looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact all year long. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make. Our Assistant Teachers are crucial partners in education, supporting teachers with instructional duties, facilitating learning activities, and providing personalized assistance to ensure all students can participate and succeed.

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 :

  $27
• $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 Zen Educate makes your job search simple and transparent. We match you with schools that fit your goals and provide ongoing support, from your first chat to your first day in the classroom, so you can focus on what matters most: making a difference for students. About Zen Zen Educate partners with public and charter schools across various school districts to build stronger school communities. Our team is committed to supporting educators with personalized job matches and ongoing mentorship at every step.

Ref:

SF

• TA-March2026-105

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$27.00

• $29.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): Briefly describe your experience working with folks with special needs What motivates you to work with students in special education? Are you comfortable with handling personal care (diapering, toileting)? Are you comfortable with handling unexpected behaviour (biting, hitting)? Has your level of education been evaluated for US equivalency? Do you consent to any phone calls with a member of Zen Educate being recorded (mandatory)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Stanford, CA 94305 (Required)

Work Location:

In person