Zen Educate is hiring: Assistant Teacher - Immediate Start in San Diego County

Start the School Year Strong! - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year. Step into a full-time paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education 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, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role. 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 Zen Educate connects passionate educators with schools that need them most. Every match helps build stronger classrooms and brighter futures for students. We make the process simple, transparent, and focused on what really matters, impact. About Zen Zen Educate is redefining how educators find their next role. Our platform streamlines the job search process, making it faster and easier for you to find opportunities that align with your skills, goals, and values - all with personalized support. Ref: SD--TA-February2026-122

In Summary: Full-time paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education 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 . Zen Zen Educate connects passionate educators with schools that need them most .

En Español: Comience el Año Escolar Fuerte! - Ahora contratación para el año escolar 20252026 .Entra en un papel de personal de apoyo paraprofesional o del aula a tiempo completo centrado en la educación especial y apoyará a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales en entornos reales del salón de clases. Crecerás tus habilidades, obtendrás experiencia significativa y trabajarás donde tu apoyo importe todos los días. Estas funciones ayudan a los alumnos con una serie de necesidades educativas especiales, incluidas las necesidades leves, moderadas y severas. - Comunicación: Construir y mantener una comunicación efectiva con los maestros, padres y personal escolar para garantizar un apoyo cohesivo y consistente a los estudiantes. Qualificaciones requeridas - Diploma de escuela secundaria obtenido en Estados Unidos - 6+ meses de experiencia apoyando personas con necesidades especiales (en cualquier capacidad), mejor dicho experiencia centrada en el niño - Los solicitantes deben tener conocimientos profesionales del inglés - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate no puede proporcionar patrocinios para una visa de empleo o asistencia de 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: - Semanal pagado - 401K (ciertos criterios de elegibilidad) - Oportunidades de empleo a largo plazo en el Distrito Por qué Zen Zen Educate conecta educadores apasionados con escuelas que más los necesitan. Cada partido ayuda a construir aulas más fuertes y un futuro mejor para los estudiantes. Hacemos el proceso simple, transparente y enfocado en lo que realmente importa, impacto. Sobre Zen Zen Education está redefiniendo cómo encuentran a los educadores su próximo papel. Nuestra plataforma agiliza el proceso de búsqueda de trabajo, haciéndole más rápido y fácil para usted encontrar oportunidades que se alineen con sus habilidades, objetivos y valores y apoyo SD- todo con personalizado.