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Teacher Aide - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate in San Juan County

Zen Educate, San Juan County, NM, United States


Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year! We're hiring now! 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. Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role. The Teacher Aide provides direct help to classroom teachers, contributing to an engaging learning environment. Key responsibilities include offering academic and behavioral support to K-12 students requiring additional assistance, helping maintain a structured classroom, and employing various methods to enrich student learning experiences. You will also support students with personal care or hygiene as needed. Key Responsibilities - Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs). - Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs. - Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning. - Provide timely support for students in crisis situations. - Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. 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: $16-18/hour, paid weekly. Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work). Benefits: - Weekly Direct Deposit - Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities. 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. 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: DET-NHQ-TA-March2026-103

In Summary: The Teacher Aide provides direct help to classroom teachers, contributing to an engaging learning environment . Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs . Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning .

En Español: Si usted está apasionado por apoyar a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales y desea un papel de tiempo completo donde pueda hacer un impacto real, este podría ser su próximo paso. No espere, comuníquese con un reclutador hoy mismo y vea cómo podemos ayudarle a encontrar el rol perfecto. El ayudante maestro proporciona ayuda directa a los maestros del aula, contribuyendo a un entorno de aprendizaje atractivo. Las responsabilidades clave incluyen ofrecer apoyo académico y conductual a los alumnos K-12 que requieren asistencia adicional, ayudar a mantener una clase estructurada, y emplear varios métodos para enriquecer el aprendizaje del estudiante. Qualificaciones requeridas - Diploma de escuela secundaria obtenido en los Estados Unidos - 6 meses + experiencia apoyando a personas con necesidades especiales (en cualquier capacidad), idealmente experiencia centrada en niños - 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: - Estar cómodo sobre sus pies y moverse alrededor del aula durante todo el día - Capaz de levantar hasta 20 libras y ayudar con seguridad a los estudiantes cuando sea necesario (genujarse, doblarse, responder rápidamente) - Existencias físicas adicionales pueden ser solicitadas durante su proceso de solicitud Experiencias / cualificaciones preferentes - Trabajar en educación especial, especialmente con comportamientos moderados a severos - Experiencia con tareas de cuidado personal, como colgar pañales y baño - Experimentación de manejo de comportamiento inesperado, como usar un método de procesamiento y pago - Completada comodamente con las estrategias de entrenamiento y la preparación. Beneficios: - Depósito directo semanal - Potencial para calificar para la cobertura médica y 401 (k) participación, sujeto a los criterios de rol y elegibilidad ¿Listo para comenzar? Conectarse con un reclutador hoy mismo para explorar oportunidades abiertas. Por qué Zen At Zen Educate, estamos transformando la forma en que los educadores encuentran sus roles perfectas, haciendo el proceso más sencillo, justo y gratificante. Nuestra plataforma innovadora conecta a los educatores con las escuelas de una manera transparente, eficiente y empoderadora. Estamos apasionados por ofrecer salarios justos, reducir costos para las Escuelas y reinvertir en lo que realmente importa: estudiantes. Sobre Zen Zen Educar socios con escuelas públicas y charter en varios distritos escolares para construir comunidades escolares más fuertes.