Teaching Assistant - Great Opportunity Job at Zen Educate, Atherton, CA

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  • Zen Educate
  • Atherton, CA

Job Description

Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Step into full-time paraprofessional and classroom aide roles 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! Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.

Our Teacher Aides are fundamental to a smoothly running classroom, providing practical support that allows teachers to focus on instruction, while also offering encouragement and guidance to students throughout the school day.

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.

Why Zen
At Zen Educate, we take the time to understand your preferences, experience, and career goals, then match you with schools that fit your needs. Our personalized approach makes finding the right role faster, easier, and more rewarding.

About Zen
Zen Educate helps schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and strengthen school communities.


Ref: SF--TA-December2025-105

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,

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