Teaching Assistant - Great Opportunity

California Jobs; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Teacher Aide and make a difference in the lives of K-12 students with special needs. This full-time role in the Sacramento area offers competitive pay and the chance to support students' educational journeys, facilitating their learning and personal care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience working with children, especially in special education settings.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave

401K eligibility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with children with special educational needs is necessary.
• Must be professionally proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students with special needs.
• Support students' personal care and hygiene as needed.

Skills

Passion for working within special education

Ability to assist with personal care

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

CPI Training

Job description

*Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year! *
*We're looking for dedicated Teacher Aides to join K-12 schools in the Sacramento area. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to support students with special needs and contribute meaningfully to their educational journey. If you're ready to start a fulfilling career in education, talk to a recruiter now to explore this great opportunity!
As a Teacher Aide, you'll work under the guidance of classroom teachers to provide essential support to K-12 students, particularly those with special needs. You will assist with instructional activities, help manage classroom dynamics, facilitate positive interactions among students, and support students' individual learning and personal care needs to help them achieve their academic and developmental goals.
*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 dressing
*Qualifications*
*- 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 English
*Preferred Qualifications*
*- Past work experience in a school
- CPR and First Aid
- CPI Training
*Compensation & Benefits*
*Pay:* $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 Zen*
*Zen Educate is redefining how educators find their next role. Our platform streamlines the job search process, making it faster and easier for you to find opportunities that align with your skills, goals, and values — all with personalized support.
*Why Zen*
*Finding your ideal school position is quicker with Zen Educate. We tailor our search to your specific needs and ambitions, ensuring a better match and a smoother journey to your next role.
Ref: SC-none-TA-June2025-123

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