Teacher Aide - Hiring Now

Zen Educate

San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$29 Per Hour
SKILLS
English Language, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Personal Care, Physical Demands, Safety/Work Safety, Special Education, Special Needs, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
Today

Limited Positions - Apply Now & Secure Your Classroom Role for the 2026-2027 School Year!
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
Zen Educate is a technology-driven platform that connects schools with high-quality educators in a faster, more transparent way. We simplify the hiring process by matching educators to roles that align with their skills, preferences, and availability.
By reducing friction for schools and increasing access to opportunities for educators, we’re building a more efficient and fair education staffing system.

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: $25 - $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.

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.

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About the Company

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Zen Educate

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.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
https://www.zeneducate.com/us/