Zen Educate is hiring: Teaching Assistant - 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 a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work under the guidance of classroom teachers to provide essential support to K-12 students, particularly those with special needs. You will assist with instructional activities, help manage classroom dynamics, facilitate positive interactions among students, and support students' individual learning and personal care needs to help them achieve their academic and developmental goals. 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 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 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. Ref: SD-NHQ-TA-March2026-105

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: Assisting licensed staff in the classroom - Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan .

En Español: Prepárese para el Año Escolar 2025-2026! ¡Entra a trabajar en tiempo completo como asistente paraprofesional y de clase y apoye a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales en entornos reales del aula. Crecerá sus habilidades, obtendrá experiencia significativa y trabajará donde su apoyo importa todos los días. Estas funciones ayudan a los alumnos con una variedad de necesidades educativas especiales, incluidas las leves, moderadas y severas. No espere! Conecte con un reclutador hoy mismo y dé el primer paso hacia su futuro en la educación. Nuestros Asistentes docentes son socios cruciales en la enseñanza, apoyando a los profesores con tareas instructivas, facilitando actividades de aprendizaje y proporcionando asistencia personalizada para garantizar que todos los estudiantes puedan participar y tener éxito. 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: - Semanal pagado - 401K (ciertos criterios de elegibilidad) - Oportunidades de empleo a largo plazo en el Distrito Por qué Zen Zen Educate conecta a 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 sencillo, transparente y enfocado en lo que realmente importa, impacto.