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

Secure Your Classroom Role - Now Hiring for Paraeducators! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Talk to a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role. This specialized Aide role involves implementing individualized education plans, assisting with modified assignments, and providing one-on-one or small group support to students in special education programs. 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 and de-escalate behaviors - Work with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented - Provides support for students in crisis - Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed. 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 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. Why Zen At Zen Educate, we’re transforming how educators find their perfect roles, making the process simpler, fairer, and more rewarding. Our innovative platform connects educators with schools in a way that’s transparent, efficient, and empowering. We’re passionate about offering fair pay, lowering costs for schools, and reinvesting in what truly matters: students. Ref: SD_TA_ZA-Apr26

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 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 trabajar con Zen Educate significa más que solo encontrar un trabajo, se trata de construir una carrera. Te ayudamos a encontrar roles que encajen con tu experiencia hoy mientras te preparamos para oportunidades aún mayores mañana.