Para Educator - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate in San Mateo County

There's still Time to Make a Difference in the 2025-2026 School Year! We are hiring full-time Behavior Technicians (TAs) for the 2025–2026 school year to support K–12 students with special needs. If you have experience in behavior management and a desire to help students succeed, this role offers a chance to make a daily impact. Connect with our team today to learn more about this school-based opportunity! This Teaching Assistant role provides a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the instructional environment, assisting with lesson preparation, classroom management, and providing tailored support to meet diverse student needs. 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. 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: SF_TA_ZA-Apr26

In Summary: Full-time Behavior Technicians (TAs) will support K–12 students with special needs . Responsibilities: Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment . Assisting with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plans . Pay: $27 - $29 per hour, paid weekly .

En Español: Todavía hay tiempo para hacer una diferencia en el año escolar 2025-2026! Estamos contratando técnicos de comportamiento (TA) a tiempo completo para el curso escolar 20252026 para apoyar a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Si tiene experiencia en gestión del comportamiento y desea ayudar a los alumnos a tener éxito, este papel ofrece la oportunidad de lograr un impacto diario. Conecte con nuestro equipo hoy mismo para aprender más sobre esta oportunidad basada en la escuela. Responsabilidades: - Asistir al maestro del aula para mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro - Proporcionar asistencia individual o en grupos pequeños a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales, reforzar las lecciones e implementar IEPs para lograr objetivos - Ayudar en la compilación de comunicaciones en el salón de clases que incluyen apoyar con diferenciación para diferentes niñosnecesidades - ayudar con la gestión del aula, redirigir el comportamiento y aplicar planes de manejo del comportamiento - Facilitar interacciones entre los alumnos con discapacidad y sus compañeros, enseñar y modelar estrategias de interacción positiva - Usar una variedad de métodos de enseñanza para mejorar las experiencias de aprendizajes de los estudiantes y respaldarlas según sea necesario - Apoyar con cuidado personal o higiene conforme sea necesario, incluyendo baño, alimentación y vestimenta. Autorización de trabajo (Zen Educate no puede proporcionar patrocinios para una visa de empleo o asistencia a la reubicación en este momento) - Los solicitantes deben ser expertos profesionalmente en inglés - CPR y primeros auxilios (la certificación se proporcionará para los candidatos calificados por lo demás) Requisitos físicos: - Estar cómodo sobre sus pies y moverse alrededor del aula durante todo el día - Poder levantar hasta 20 libras y ayudar con seguridad a los estudiantes cuando sea necesario (genujarse, doblarse, responder rápidamente) - Se pueden solicitar requisitos físicos adicionales durante su proceso de solicitud Qualificaciones / experiencia preferentes - Experiencia laboral previa en una escuela - Salario de capacitación CPI: $ 27 - $ 29 por hora, pagado semanalmente. Estamos apasionados de ofrecer un salario justo, reducir los costes para las escuelas y reinvertir en lo que realmente importa: los estudiantes. Ref: SF_TA_ZA-Apr26.