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Posted 20 July, 2026

Teacher Aide - Great Opportunity

Zen Educate
Big Bear Lake, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Launch Your Career in Education This Spring
\n As the school year wraps up, there's no better time to jumpstart your journey in education. We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff to work with K–12 special education students. While the current school year concludes in early June, joining our team now is a great way to showcase your skills and opens up the strong possibility of securing a position for the next academic year!

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???? About Zen Educate
\n 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.

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This Teacher Aide role involves working directly with students under the teacher's direction, reinforcing lessons, supervising activities, and offering individual attention to help ensure every student understands and engages.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Assisting the classroom teacher
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  • Work with individual and (or) small groups of students to reinforce instructed material
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  • Assist in compiling classroom communications
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  • Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and a safe learning environment
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  • Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as needed
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  • Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting
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Required Qualifications:
\n -High School Diploma or equivalent
\n -Experience working with children with Special Educational needs
\n -Experience working with personal care
\n -US Work Authorization. Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.
\n -Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
\n Physical Requirements:

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  • Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
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  • Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
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  • Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process
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Preferred Qualifications:

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  • Past work experience in a school
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  • CPI Training
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Salary
\n Pay: $22 - $25 per hour, paid weekly.
\n Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

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Benefits:

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  • Weekly pay
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  • Paid Sick Leave
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  • 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
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Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role.

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Ref: #IETAZA-Jun26