Assistant Teacher - SPED

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Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2025–2026 School Year? Join us as a paraprofessional or classroom support staff member focused on special education. These are full school-year roles where you‘ll gain real experience, support diverse learners, and become part of a welcoming, mission-driven school community. Don’t wait — connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education. Join our team as an Assistant Teacher and be a proactive force in education, sharing your passion and skills to enhance student learning and contribute to a high-quality, collaborative teaching environment. Responsibilities: -Assisting the classroom teacher -Work with individual and (or) small groups of students to reinforce instructed material -Assist in compiling classroom communications -Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and a safe learning environment -Utilize 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
Qualifications: -High School Diploma or equivalent -Experience working with children with Special Educational needs -Experience working with personal care -US Work Authorization. Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time. -Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications: Past work experience in a school CPI Training
Compensation & Benefits Pay: $19 - $21 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)
About Zen Our core mission at Zen Educate is to ensure more money goes directly to educators and schools, creating a sustainable and equitable future for education staffing.
Why Zen Experience True Transparency: We believe in clarity. Zen Educate provides upfront information about pay rates and assignments, so you always know where you stand.
Ref: IE-NHQ-TA-June2025-114
Location:
Highland, CA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime