Junior Compliance Specialist - Los Angeles

Job Title: Junior Compliance Specialist

Location: LA, Hybrid (3 days in office)

Salary: $50,000 USD 

Hours: Mon- Fri  8am- 5pm (40 hours per week)

Are you ready to join a mission-driven company and play a crucial role in building a better future for education? Zen Educate is a high-growth tech startup on a mission to revolutionize how schools find temporary teaching staff. We believe that by creating a transparent and efficient platform, we can help schools save money while empowering teachers to earn more, and that means more resources stay where they belong: in the classroom.

We're looking for a Junior Compliance Specialist to join our team. This isn't just an administrative role; it's a chance to be a guardian of quality and safety. You'll be on the front lines, ensuring that every educator who walks into a classroom through our platform is fully vetted, qualified, and prepared to make a positive impact.

You'll be a key player on our Compliance team, using your sharp eye for detail to ensure we're adhering to all state, federal, and internal standards. This means you'll be:

- Reviewing and verifying educator profiles to confirm all documentation is accurate, from background checks and references to immunizations and training certifications.

- Assisting with background checks and regular compliance audits to maintain our high standards of safety.

- Collaborating with a passionate team to develop and implement policies that protect students and schools.

- Helping to build a culture of compliance across the entire organization, ensuring everyone understands the importance of our mission.

This role is perfect for a self-motivated and highly organized individual who is passionate about making a difference. You should be:

- A meticulous and detail-oriented individual with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

- Comfortable with technology and proficient in tools like the Google Suite.

- An excellent communicator, both in writing and in conversation.

- Confident in handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

- Driven by a passion for child safety in education, understanding that your work directly contributes to a secure and supportive learning environment.

- Prior experience in a compliance or administrative role is an asset but not a requirement! 

- If you're ready to join a collaborative and innovative team where your contributions have a significant and tangible impact, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to grow with a company that's changing the world of education for the better.

At Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, where everyone is respected, valued and appreciated for their unique traits, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment where our team can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion or beliefs. We value our differences and believe that practices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion help us create a fairer, more compassionate environment for all. 

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and different experiences and perspectives — just like the staff who teach through Zen and the children at the schools we work with. We believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool and creating an inclusive culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work. 

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We seek out diverse opinions, beliefs, and experiences because they collectively make us stronger; we’ve had former teachers, pilots, fundraisers, engineers, lawyers, marketers, social media experts and more join our team.