Teacher Aide - Great Opportunity Job at Zen Educate, Pinole, CA

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  • Zen Educate
  • Pinole, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference and Inspire Starts Now
We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for the 2025–2026 school year to work with students who need specialized support. These roles are focused on SPED classrooms and are ideal for those looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact all year long.
Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

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
- Behavioral Intervention: Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with autism and emotional/behavioral needs. Use evidence-based strategies including positive reinforcement, de-escalation techniques, and proactive behavior supports to help students regulate emotions and develop coping skills.
- Targeted Support: Provide one-on-one or small group behavioral support, tailoring interventions to each student’s needs. Support students in building self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and classroom engagement.
Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teachers and behavior specialists to create a structured, supportive learning environment. Support classroom management by reinforcing expectations, modeling positive behavior, and helping students stay on task.
- Progress Monitoring: Track and document behavioral data consistently, including incidents, triggers, responses, and outcomes. Use this data to inform adjustments to BIPs and support team decision-making.
Team Communication: Partner with special education staff, behavior analysts, and families to maintain a unified approach to student support. Share observations and collaborate on strategies to ensure consistency across environments.
- Personal Care: Support students with daily routines such as toileting, feeding, or mobility.

Required Qualifications/Experience
- High School Diploma
- Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs
- Experience providing personal care support
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.
- English proficiency
- Passion for supporting students

Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience supporting children with autism, complex or severe emotional needs, or in roles such as ABA therapy
- Experience in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies
- Additional training in behavioral techniques

Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $24-28 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
Zen Educate is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We’re proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike.

Why Zen
At Zen Educate, we take the time to understand your preferences, experience, and career goals — then match you with schools that fit your needs. Our personalized approach makes finding the right role faster, easier, and more rewarding.


Ref: SF-none-TA-June2025-121

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,

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