Job Description
Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2026–2027 School Year?
Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Please note we are actively recruiting for 2026/2027 roles, starting upon the launch of the new school year. We are reserving roles in a first-come first-serve manner, so apply now to get your foot in the door and secure your next role before the first day of school!
About Zen Educate
At Zen Educate, we make it easier for educators to find roles that truly fit. We connect you with schools that match your experience, preferences, and goals, so you can focus on teaching, not job searching. By partnering closely with schools and districts, we create better matches, offer fair pay, and support you throughout your journey, helping you build a career that works for you.
As a Classroom Aide, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and functional classroom, supporting the teacher's efforts to deliver quality education by assisting with group activities and individual student needs.
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
Required 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
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:
- Past work experience in a school
- CPI Training
Salary
Pay: $22 - $25 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)
Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role.
Ref: #IETAZA-Aug26
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Mt Baldy, CA |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $22–$25 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | https://www.zeneducate.com/us/ |
About Company
Zen Educate is a simple, streamlined platform for Teachers and Paraprofessionals to find work in schools without expensive agency fees. Founded out of London in 2017. Zen Educate replaces traditional third-party recruitment agencies that often use analog workflows and charge exorbitant fees. Zen Educate digitizes everything through a self-serve platform, removing pricey intermediaries from the equation in the process.