Teacher Aide

Challenger School Human Resources·San Jose, California

$24 - $27/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago

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Teacher Aide · $24 - $27/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-20% vs. median posted rate for classroom teacher roles in San Jose, California ($30.00/hr, n=41)

49 similar openings in the San Jose area · median $30.00/hr

$18.00/hr · p10p90 · $70.00/hr

this role: $24.00/hrmedian $30.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 41 posted classroom teacher roles in San Jose, California rates. This role sits in the 33rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 20% below the San Jose, California median for classroom teacher roles.

The Teacher Aide is responsible for supervising students during before and after school programs, lunch periods, and playground activities. They also assist with homework, facilitate arts and crafts, and support student arrival and departure procedures.

Challenger School is seeking enthusiastic, energetic individuals to be Teacher's Aides at our California campuses.

As a Teacher's Aide, you will run a combination of before and after school programs and lunch periods.

Depending on the shifts worked, this position can include supervising students on the playground, helping with homework, doing arts and crafts, and assisting with arrival and departure.

Occasionally there are specialized after school positions available, such as chess or foreign language instructors.

This is a full-time, in person position.

We are currently hiring for our eight locations in the Bay Area.

Almaden (19950 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95120) Ardenwood (35487 Dumbarton Court, Newark, CA 94560) Berryessa (711 East Gish Road, San Jose, CA 95112) Harwood (4949 Harwood Road, San Jose, CA 95124) Middlefield (3880 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303) Newark (39600 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560) Saratoga (18811 Cox Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070) Shawnee (500 Shawnee Lane, San Jose, CA 95123) Strawberry Park (730 Camina Escuela, San Jose, CA 95129) Sunnyvale (1185 Hollenbeck Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087)

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and productive school environment
Prepare art, crafts, and outside activities
Assist students with homework
Work patiently with students, parents, and coworkers

Qualifications

Ability to pass a background check
Completion of pre-employment assessments

Position Offerings
Health Insurance
Paid time off
401k
Significant tuition discounts for children and grandchildren Want to see what it looks like in a Challenger classroom? Check out our videos on challengerschool.com in the curriculum section.

**Please be on the lookout for an email from notify@dayforce.com. This email confirms your application submission and provides you with a link to our pre-employment assessment. This assessment must be completed within 72 hours in order for your application to be considered complete.**

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Requirements

Candidates must be able to pass a background check and complete pre-employment assessments. The role requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual capable of working patiently with students, parents, and coworkers.

Communication
Supervision
Patience
Arts and crafts
Classroom management
Homework assistance
Student engagement

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
Paid time off
Tuition discounts

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $24 - $27/hr
Location: San Jose, California
Posted: Aug 31, 2026
Application: Employer website

California teacher aide roles stay consistently needed

In California, teacher aide openings are typically driven by ongoing classroom support needs in elementary and special education settings. These roles are competitive because schools often look for candidates who can pass background checks, complete pre-employment assessments, and bring an energetic, collaborative approach to students, parents, and staff. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster; before applying, confirm the district’s schedule, support duties, and any campus-specific expectations.