Assistant Teacher - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate in San Diego County

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. 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. Key Responsibilities - Behavioral Support: Implement and manage behavioral intervention plans (BIPs), provide positive reinforcement, and use de-escalation techniques as necessary. - Individualized Support: Provide personalized support to special education students, tailoring materials and strategies to their unique learning and behavioral needs. - Classroom Assistance: Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviors, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and encouraging student participation. - Data Collection: Record and maintain detailed data on student progress, behaviors, and interventions to support the special education team. - Communication: Build and maintain effective communication with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure cohesive and consistent support for students. Required Qualifications - High school diploma obtained in the United States - 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience - 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 / Experience - Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors - Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting - Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting - Comfortable with eloping - Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies - Experience in collecting data and following BI plan - Associate's degree or higher (obtained in the US or US equivalency check completed) - Pro-Act training - Certification in CPR and First Aid Salary Pay: $22 - $24.50 per hour, paid weekly. Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work) Benefits: - Paid weekly - 401K (certain eligibility criteria) - Long-term employment opportunities within the District 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 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. Ref: SD--TA-March2026-122

In Summary: Full-time paraprofessional and classroom aide roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs . Responsibilities include assisting licensed staff in the classroom . Gaining valuable teaching experience actively participating in all aspects of classroom management and instruction .

En Español: Prepárate para el Año Escolar 2025-2026! ¡Entra a trabajar en tiempo completo como asistente paraprofesional y de clase y apoya a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales en entornos reales del aula. Crecerás tus habilidades, obtendrás experiencia significativa y trabajas donde tu apoyo importa todos los días. Estas funciones ayudan a los alumnos con una variedad de necesidades educativas especiales, incluidas las necesidades leves, moderadas y severas. No espere! Conecte hoy con un reclutador y dé el primer paso hacia su futuro en la educación. Responsabilidades - Asistir al personal con licencia en el aula - Ayudar a los estudiantes a cumplir su plan de educación individualizado (IEP) - Mantener un entorno del aula propicio para aprender y desacelerar comportamientos - Trabajar con individuos o grupos pequeños cuando se presentan actividades y tareas - Proporcionar apoyo a los alumnos en crisis - Utilizar una variedad de métodos de aprendizaje para mejorar las experiencias educativas del estudiante y apoyarlas según sea necesario Calificaciones requeridas - Diploma de escuela secundaria obtenido en Estados Unidos - 6 meses + experiencia apoyando personas con necesidades especiales (en cualquier capacidad), idealmente enfocada en niños - Los solicitantes deben tener competencia profesional en inglés - Autorización de trabajo estadounidense - Educar no puede proporcionar patrociniamiento para una visa de empleo o reubicación en este momento Requisitos físicos: Programación: del lunes al viernes, dentro de las horas de 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (sin trabajo de fin de semana) Beneficios: - Pagado semanalmente - 401K (ciertos criterios de elegibilidad) - Oportunidades de empleo a largo plazo en el Distrito Por qué Zen Zen Educate hace que su búsqueda de empleo sea simple y transparente. Te equipamos con escuelas que se ajusten a tus objetivos y brindamos apoyo continuo, desde tu primer chat hasta tu primer día en la clase, para que puedas centrarte en lo más importante: hacer una diferencia para los estudiantes.