Paraprofessional - Immediate Start

Job Description

Start the School Year Strong! - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year.
Start the 2025–2026 school year strong. We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step.

Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

Step into a rewarding Paraprofessional role where you'll assist teachers in implementing educational programs, prepare learning materials, and provide personalized attention to students, helping each child reach their potential.

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

Qualifications:
- Minimum of 48 credits and higher
- 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

Preferred Qualifications:
- Past work experience in a school
- CPI Training

Salary
Pay: $19 - $21 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)

About Zen
Our core mission at Zen Educate is to ensure more money goes directly to educators and schools, creating a sustainable and equitable future for education staffing.

Why Zen
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're here to help solve the educator shortage while helping great professionals like you thrive in rewarding roles.

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