Associate Instructor - Job ID# 13830

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL (CREC) — Polaris Center in East Hartford is seeking full-time Associate Instructors to support students in grades K–12 with academic and behavioral challenges. Under the supervision of a special education teacher, you will supervise students, provide academic support, and help them develop positive coping and problem-solving skills.

The position runs the school year, Monday–Friday, from 7:30am to 2:30pm, with potential summer work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, plus experience with children and youth in educational or extracurricular settings.
• Proven track record of helping youth develop coping skills and positive problem-solving.
• Safety Care Training and CT DMV public service license potential; pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support under supervision of a special education teacher.
• Supervise students throughout the day.
• Engage in problem-solving and crisis intervention.
• Accompany students on field trips and to local job sites.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Associate Instructor

Seeking energetic, positive individuals to help students with their academics, while also coaching them on improving their interpersonal skills and making sound choices! CREC Polaris Center, an alternative education setting in East Hartford, is recruiting for full-time Associate Instructors to work with students in grades K - 12+. The Polaris Center serves students with academic, emotional and behavioral challenges. Associate Instructors provide academic support under the supervision of a special education teacher; supervise students throughout the day; engage in problem-solving and crisis intervention; and accompany students on field trips and to local job sites. This position follows the school year calendar, Monday-Friday, 7:30am 2:30pm. There is a potential for summer employment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, plus experience working with children and youth in an educational, athletic, arts or extra-curricular settings.
• Candidates will have a proven track record of successfully working with youth, assisting them with developing positive coping mechanisms and positive problem-solving strategies. Patience, initiative, effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team with a diverse student population is required.
• Incentives may be offered to employees who obtain and maintain a CT DMV public service license once employed. Other job-related certifications required include Safety Care Training.
• Pre-employment background checks required.
• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed rather than give an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.