Classroom Assistant - Immediate Start

Zen Educate

Sacramento, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22–$26 Per Hour
SKILLS
CPR Certification, English Language, First Aid, High School Diploma, Lesson Plans, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Logistics Management, Personal Care, Physical Demands, Safety/Work Safety, Software Administration, Special Education, Special Needs, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
Today
Don'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 Educate
Zen Educate makes finding your perfect role in education easier! We are a company dedicated to matching you to your ideal education position based on your preferences and getting you into a school you love! We pride ourselves on providing continuous, personalized support throughout your application process. We are a company ready to make a difference in education and support the current educator shortage.
As a Teacher Aide, you'll support the teacher in fostering a nurturing and productive educational setting, assisting with student needs, managing classroom logistics, and helping to implement daily lesson plans.
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:
* 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
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
* CPR and First Aid
* CPI Training
Salary
Pay: $22 - $26 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)
Connect with a recruiter today to get started with your application!
Ref: #SCTAZA-Jun26

About the Company

Z

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/