Instructional Aide - Immediate Start

Job DescriptionDon't Wait for Fall - Join Our Classroom Team Today!We're hiring now! 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.???? About Zen EducateAt 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.Become a Teaching Assistant and play a key role in student development, assisting with the delivery of educational programs, guiding students through activities, and helping to monitor their progress and engagement.Responsibilities:Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environmentProvide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goalsAssist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different children's needsAssist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plansFacilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interactionUse a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as neededSupport with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressingRequired Qualifications:High school diploma or the equivalentExperience working with children with special educational needsExperience working with personal carePassion for working within special educationU.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)Applicants must be professionally proficient in EnglishPhysical Requirements:Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the dayAble 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 processPreferred QualificationsPast work experience in a schoolCPR and First AidCPI TrainingSalaryPay: $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 payPaid Sick Leave401K (certain eligibility criteria)Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role.Ref: #STTAZA-Jun26