Teacher Aide - Great Opportunity

Company: Zen Educate
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 25, 2025

Job Description:

Ready for a rewarding support role in the 2025-2026 school year? We're looking for Teacher Aides in Sacramento's K-12 schools. If you want to help students with special needs and be part of a positive classroom, this full-time job is a great way to build your experience. Get in touch to see how you can join a great school team!The Teacher Aide provides direct help to classroom teachers, contributing to an engaging learning environment. Key responsibilities include offering academic and behavioral support to K-12 students requiring additional assistance, helping maintain a structured classroom, and employing various methods to enrich student learning experiences. You will also support students with personal care or hygiene as needed.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 dressingQualifications- 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 EnglishPreferred Qualifications- Past work experience in a school- CPR and First Aid- CPI Training Compensation & BenefitsPay: $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)About ZenZen Educate is built around the idea that educators deserve a better experience. We work to match talented individuals with meaningful school opportunities while providing ongoing support and guidance throughout their journey in education.Why Zen Look beyond the immediate job to a fulfilling career journey. With Zen Educate, you'll find positions that use your current expertise while also getting support to prepare for future growth in education.Ref: SC-none-TA-June2025-121

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