Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate, Lake Forest, CA

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  • Zen Educate
  • Lake Forest, CA

Job Description

Start the School Year Strong! - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year.
Step into a full-time paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education and support students with special needs in real classroom settings. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.

Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role.

Our Teaching Assistants are crucial partners in education, supporting teachers with instructional duties, facilitating learning activities, and providing personalized assistance to ensure all students can participate and succeed.

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

Required Qualifications:
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-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

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
- CPI Training

Salary
Pay: $22 - $25 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)

Why Zen
Zen Educate makes your job search simple and transparent. We match you with schools that fit your goals and provide ongoing support, from your first chat to your first day in the classroom, so you can focus on what matters most: making a difference for students.

About Zen
Zen Educate partners with public and charter schools across various school districts to build stronger school communities. Our team is committed to supporting educators with personalized job matches and ongoing mentorship at every step.


Ref: IE-NHQ-TA-November2025-105

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,

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