Assistant Teacher - SPED at ZenEducate
Job Description
Job Description
Limited Positions - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year.
Your Opportunity to Make a Difference and Inspire Starts Now. We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles are focused on SPED classrooms and are ideal for those looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact all year long.
Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.
In this significant Assistant Teacher position, you will contribute to curriculum development, assist with student assessment, and help create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports all learners.
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:
- Minimum of 48 credits and higher
- 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
Salary
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-HQ-TA-September2025-114
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