Join Our Classroom Team Today, Start the New School Year Strong!
Your Opportunity to Make a Difference and Inspire Starts Now. We're hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire 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. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.
Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.
About Zen Educate
At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. We believe in making the hiring process easier for educators and creating better outcomes for students. When you join Zen, you're not just taking an assignment, you're joining an educator-first platform that supports you every step of the way. We are actively hiring to support students with specialized academic, social, and physical needs
This Assistant Teacher opportunity is ideal for aspiring educators looking to grow their skills, providing a platform to co-plan, co-teach, and contribute meaningfully to the educational strategies within the classroom.
Why Support an Afterschool Program?
Looking for a reliable, long-term position that leaves your mornings completely free? Or a flexible part-time role? Whether you are pursuing a degree, managing morning childcare, or have other responsibilities taking up your mornings / early afternoons, our extended-day educator roles offer the ultimate steady schedule without sacrificing your morning flexibility. Build a consistent career path while empowering local youth in campuses across Central San Diego!
Responsibilities
Lead Engaging Activities: Guide children (UTK–8th grade) through hands-on STEM projects, arts and crafts, sports, and team games in Klassic Kids or PrimeTime programs.
Support Academic & Social Growth: Provide targeted homework help, mentor positive social skills, and implement behavior support and de-escalation strategies.
Provide Individualized Inclusion: Adapt daily support for students with unique behavioral, personal care, or mobility needs, ensuring every child can fully participate.
Keep Kids Safe & Healthy: Maintain a secure, active environment in classrooms and outdoors; assist with student safety, mobility, and health procedures as needed.
Collaborate & Step Up: Partner with teachers, Site Directors, and Special Education staff to support educational goals, stepping in as a general Youth Leader as needed.
Qualifications
-Passion for working with youth ages 4 to 13 (UTK–8th grade)
-Strong communication skills and enthusiastic leadership
Physical Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
In-person CPR & First Aid Certification
48+ College Units
Salary
Pay: $24-$25 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 1:45 PM – 5:30 PM (~4 hrs/day) | Select Late-Start Sites: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (2.5 hrs/day)
Benefits and other offerings
Ready to shape the future of learning? Apply today and help every student reach their full potential
Ref: #SDTAINDAP-Oct26
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