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Assistant Teacher - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate in San Mateo County

Zen Educate, San Mateo County, CA, 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. This Assistant Teacher opportunity is ideal for aspiring educators looking to grow their skills, providing a platform to co-plan, co-teach, and contribute meaningfully to the educational strategies within the classroom. 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: $21 - $24 per hour, paid weekly. Rate depends on experience, role type, school budget, and education level. 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. About Zen At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. We believe in making the hiring process easier for educators and creating better outcomes for students. Why Zen When you work with Zen Educate, you’re never on your own. Our team offers continuous support, from your first application to your first day in the classroom and beyond, to help you succeed and grow in your role. Ref: BOS_TA_ZA

In Summary: Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators to support students with special needs . The Assistant Teacher role is ideal for aspiring educators looking to grow their skills . Responsibilities include assisting licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans . Applicants must have professional proficiency in English - US Work Authorization .

En Español: Si usted es apasionado por apoyar a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales y desea un papel de tiempo completo donde pueda tener 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. Esta oportunidad del profesor asistente es ideal para buscar educadores aspirantes a desarrollar sus habilidades, proporcionando una plataforma para co-planificar, co-enseñar y contribuir significativamente a las estrategias educativas dentro del aula. 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 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: - Estar cómodo sobre sus pies y moverse alrededor de la clase durante todo el día - Capaz de levantar hasta 20 libras y ayudar de manera segura 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 baños - Experimentación de un comportamiento inesperado, como el tipo de trabajo programado y el pago de datos - Completada con las estrategias de entrenamiento $ 21:30 USD - Práctica de formación por semana, 7 horas al mes de hoy (Primera hora y viernes). 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.