Assistant Teacher - 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 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. In this significant Assistant Teacher position, you will contribute to curriculum development, assist with student assessment, and help create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports all learners. We are seeking Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join us supporting students. In this role positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. Please note

• This role is in Fox Chapel and will require a vehicle to commute to the school.

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
• Work with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented
• Provide support for students in crisis
• Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed
• Celebrate the students you're working with
• Support students with elements of personal care (feeding, toileting, etc.

)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience working with children with special needs
• 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:

• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional (PARA) endorsement from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
• Previous experience working in special education
• Behavioral Technician or PCA experience
• Crisis prevention (CPI) training
• CPR certification

Salary Pay :

$19 per hour, paid weekly.

Schedule :

Minimum two days throughout Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30

• 3:00/4:30 pm.

Benefits:

Weekly Direct Deposit Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria. Connect with a recruiter today to get started with your application!

Ref:

#PITTAZA-May26

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you consent to any phone calls with a member of Zen Educate being recorded (mandatory) Are you comfortable with handling personal care (diapering, toileting)? (required) Are you comfortable with handling unexpected behaviour (biting, hitting)? (required) Do you have reliable transportation to commute? (required)

Experience:

Personal Care:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person Assistant Teacher

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• 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 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. In this significant Assistant Teacher position, you will contribute to curriculum development, assist with student assessment, and help create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports all learners. We are seeking Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join us supporting students. In this role positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. Please note

• This role is in Fox Chapel and will require a vehicle to commute to the school.

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
• Work with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented
• Provide support for students in crisis
• Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed
• Celebrate the students you're working with
• Support students with elements of personal care (feeding, toileting, etc.

)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience working with children with special needs
• 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:

• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional (PARA) endorsement from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
• Previous experience working in special education
• Behavioral Technician or PCA experience
• Crisis prevention (CPI) training
• CPR certification

Salary Pay :

$19 per hour, paid weekly.

Schedule :

Minimum two days throughout Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30

• 3:00/4:30 pm.

Benefits:

Weekly Direct Deposit Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria. Connect with a recruiter today to get started with your application!

Ref:

#PITTAZA-May26

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you consent to any phone calls with a member of Zen Educate being recorded (mandatory) Are you comfortable with handling personal care (diapering, toileting)? (required) Are you comfortable with handling unexpected behaviour (biting, hitting)? (required) Do you have reliable transportation to commute? (required)

Experience:

Personal Care:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person