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Instructional Assistant - Hiring Now

# Instructional Assistant - Hiring Now

Zen Educate

## Job Description

Secure Your Role for the Academic Year!We are actively recruiting right now for the upcoming school year starting in August 2026!Joining our team early is a great way to complete your onboarding, showcase your skills, and secure your position before the fall rush. We are looking for paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students. Now's your chance to get set up for success and be ready to create strong bonds and make a lasting impact the moment doors open this August.

About Zen EducateZen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Our mission is to create better outcomes for students by supporting the educators who make it happen, through smarter matching, fairer pay, and ongoing support.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work under the guidance of classroom teachers to provide essential support to K-12 students, particularly those with special needs. You will assist with instructional activities, help manage classroom dynamics, facilitate positive interactions among students, and support students' individual learning and personal care needs to help them achieve their academic and developmental goals.

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

SalaryPay: $16 - $18 per 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.

Don't wait! Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.

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