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Job Description: While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. Start the School Year Strong! - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year. 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. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Talk to a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role. This full-time teaching role is ideal for licensed educators looking to gain diverse classroom experience across multiple schools. You’ll deliver lessons, manage classrooms, and support students’ academic development while enjoying schedule flexibility and professional growth.
Responsibilities:
  • Support the school where needed
  • Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
  • Assign lessons and follow the classroom teacher’s lesson plans
  • Maintaining a safe learning environment
  • Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the students’ learning experiences and support them as needed
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.SCurrently have or will obtain a CO teaching credential or substitute teaching license Applicants must have professional proficiency in EnglishUS Work Authorization as Zen Educate is unable to sponsor any employment visa or relocation assistance at this time
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
Salary
Pay: $180- $215 per day 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 ZenWe believe educators deserve clarity and respect at every step. Zen Educate offers a transparent, streamlined hiring process, fair pay, and ongoing support so you can focus on teaching and making a meaningful impact in classrooms
About ZenZen Educate connects schools with passionate, qualified educators through a clear and efficient process. xaygatp Our mission is to make hiring fairer and simpler for both teachers and schools. Ref: DEN--T-March2026-109

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Mid

Salary

$180- $215 per day

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

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