In early September ‘22, the school was experiencing chronically low fill rates for daily subs.
The lack of teachers and paraprofessionals in the building was leading to significant learning loss from students and additional stress on the administration and staff.
How we helped
Zen stepped in. By using cutting-edge technology to increase pools of local subs, working hard to understand Hiawatha’s unique needs, and up-skilling teachers and paras with high-quality training, the school had a much better chance of addressing their fill rate problems.
Impact
By mid-October, Zen had provided 250 days of cover over 6 weeks, and Hiawatha’s fill rates had never been so high – 87%!
The school worked with 25 Zen teachers and 10 Zen SPED paras in this time, and they continue to rely on Zen for all their staffing needs.
“You have to see it to believe it!”
“You have to see it to believe it!”
– Joel, Hiawatha Academies Northrop
The school’s challenge
In early September ‘22, the school was experiencing chronically low fill rates for daily subs.
The lack of teachers and paraprofessionals in the building was leading to significant learning loss from students and additional stress on the administration and staff.
How we helped
Zen stepped in. By using cutting-edge technology to increase pools of local subs, working hard to understand Hiawatha’s unique needs, and up-skilling teachers and paras with high-quality training, the school had a much better chance of addressing their fill rate problems.
Impact
How we helped
By mid-October, Zen had provided 250 days of cover over 6 weeks, and Hiawatha’s fill rates had never been so high – 87%!
The school worked with 25 Zen teachers and 10 Zen SPED paras in this time, and they continue to rely on Zen for all their staffing needs.
Zen stepped in. By using cutting-edge technology to increase pools of local subs, working hard to understand Hiawatha’s unique needs, and up-skilling teachers and paras with high-quality training, the school had a much better chance of addressing their fill rate problems.
Impact
By mid-October, Zen had provided 250 days of cover over 6 weeks, and Hiawatha’s fill rates had never been so high – 87%!
The school worked with 25 Zen teachers and 10 Zen SPED paras in this time, and they continue to rely on Zen for all their staffing needs.
Our impact
$15M
saved for schools to date
1K+
schools worldwide
What educators and school leaders think
What educators and school leaders think
“Zen has made every step of my paraprofessional journey seamless and enjoyable. My favorite part of Zen is the school they paired me with. The students are incredible and the teachers are dedicated people who truly care about these kids.”
– Alexandra, paraprofessional
“It is truly amazing to witness the level of dedication and professionalism exhibited by Zen. Remarkable support and a seamless process of managing absences.”
– Imman, After 3, Houston
“Zen helped me build a strong foundation of skills that I use daily. They have given me training tools to increase my knowledge, and helped me secure experience working in childcare.”