Top 44 Instructional assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, Ca

Classroom Aide - Hiring Now
Zen Educate US —San Jose, CA
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten - .375 FTE/3 hrs. per day
Union School District —San Jose, CA
- $23.06 - $34.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Basic math
6d
Instructional Designer
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $85,550 - $99,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Economics Academic Assistant
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $29.38 - $33.74 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
1d
Special Education Instructional Assistant I - .750 - Guadalupe School
Union School District —San Jose, CA
- $23.88 - $36.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Basic math
Instructional Assistant, Saint Lucy School, 2026-2027 School Year
Diocese of San Jose (DSJ) —Campbell, CA
- $26.48 - $30.66 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
Part- Time: Instructional Assistant, Sacred Heart School, School Year 2026-2027
Diocese of San Jose (DSJ) —Saratoga, CA
- $27.27 - $31.58 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
Special Education Instructional Assistant II - .6250 FTE/5 hrs. daily -Lietz
Union School District —San Jose, CA
- $27.38 - $41.39 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
5d
Phlebotomist Instructor
Phlebotomy Training Specialists —San Jose, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Remote Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Instructor
Central Coast College —California
- From $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
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Math Instructor
Mathnasium (ID: 2411701) —Scotts Valley, CA
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- 401(k)
- Opportunities for advancement
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Mathematics Department: Lecturer Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $1,875 a month
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Group Exercise Instructor
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $36 - $63 per class
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
1d
Special Education Teacher Assistant
The Creekside School —San Jose, CA
- $25.00 - $28.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
Quick Apply
ABA Behavior Management Assistant (BMA)/ Behavior Management Technician (BMT)/RBT Part Time
Applied Behavioral Alternatives, Inc. —San Jose, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Lecturer Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $8,872 - $10,286 a month
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Academic Coordinator for MCD Biology Laboratories
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $88,371 - $101,425 a year
- Online Application
- Laboratory
- Mid-level
- University
Interim Head Coach Women's Basketball
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- BLS Certification
Ocean Sciences Department: Lecturer Pool
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Part Time Teaching Assistant
Think Academy US —Cupertino, CA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- No experience needed
Quick Apply

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Classroom Aide - Hiring Now

Zen Educate US -
San Jose, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$25 - $29 an hour

Benefits

401(k)
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with disabilities
English
Dressing assistance
Physical assistance for special education students
High school diploma or GED
Experience working with children
Personal grooming assistance
Working with students
Patient hygiene assistance

Full Job Description

Secure Your Role for the 2026–2027 Academic 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 role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step.

We are actively recruiting right now for the upcoming school year starting in August 2026!

Joining our team early is a great way to complete your onboarding, showcase your skills, and secure your position before the fall rush. We are looking for paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students. Now’s your chance to get set up for success and be ready to create strong bonds and make a lasting impact the moment doors open this August.

About Zen Educate
Zen Educate partners with public and charter schools across various school districts. We help schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and build stronger school communities.

Become a Classroom Aide and be a vital part of the school day, helping to maintain an engaging learning space, assisting with non-instructional duties, and providing an extra layer of support to both students and the teacher.

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

Required Qualifications/Experience:
- 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
- CPR and First Aid (certification will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates)

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/Experience
- Past work experience in a school
- CPI Training

Salary
Pay: $25 - $29 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)

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

Don’t wait! Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.
Ref: #SFTAZA-Aug26

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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instructional assistant jobs in santa cruz, ca

Classroom Aide - Hiring Now

Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten - .375 FTE/3 hrs. per day

Instructional Designer

Economics Academic Assistant

Special Education Instructional Assistant I - .750 - Guadalupe School

Instructional Assistant, Saint Lucy School, 2026-2027 School Year

Part- Time: Instructional Assistant, Sacred Heart School, School Year 2026-2027

Special Education Instructional Assistant II - .6250 FTE/5 hrs. daily -Lietz

Phlebotomist Instructor

Remote Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Instructor

Math Instructor

Mathematics Department: Lecturer Pool

Group Exercise Instructor

Special Education Teacher Assistant

ABA Behavior Management Assistant (BMA)/ Behavior Management Technician (BMT)/RBT Part Time

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Lecturer Pool

Academic Coordinator for MCD Biology Laboratories

Interim Head Coach Women's Basketball

Ocean Sciences Department: Lecturer Pool

Part Time Teaching Assistant

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