Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate, Cleveland, OH

  • Zen Educate
  • Cleveland, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Limited Positions - Apply Now & Secure Your Classroom Role for the 2026-2027 School Year!
\n Start the 2026–2027 school year strong. We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

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???? About Zen Educate
\n Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Our mission is to create better outcomes for students by supporting the educators who make it happen, through smarter matching, fairer pay, and ongoing support.

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As a Teaching Assistant, you'll actively support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons, working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and foster academic progress.

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Key Responsibilities
\n - Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
\n - Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs.
\n - Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
\n - Provide timely support for students in crisis situations.
\n - Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

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Required Qualifications
\n - Hold an Associate Degree or higher from a US-accredited college or university OR hold a high school diploma plus a passed ParaPro Assessment, with a qualifying score of at least 456.
\n - 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience
\n - Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
\n - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time

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

Preferred Qualifications / Experience
\n - Valid Educational Aide Permit
\n - Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
\n - Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
\n - Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting
\n - Comfortable with eloping
\n - Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies
\n - Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
\n - Certification in CPR and First Aid

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Salary
\n Pay: $16 - $19 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 and other offerings

\n - Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request
\n - Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location
\n - Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law
\n - Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period.
\n - 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period. \n

Don’t wait! Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.

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Ref: #CLETAZA-Oct26

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation package, Monday to Friday

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