Early Learning Center Instructional Assistant Floater / Extended Day

New Beginnings Family Academy; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage with premium support

Professional development opportunities

10+ paid national holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

New Beginnings Family Academy in Bridgeport is looking for a full-time ELC Instructional Assistant Floater to support teachers and deliver engaging instruction. This role includes maintaining classroom organization, assisting with grading, and communicating with families.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree and 1-3 years of related experience, thriving in a mission-driven culture focused on the success of students. Benefits include health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in education, childcare or a related field.
• Must be on the teacher track.
• Strong belief in NBFA’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in maintaining structured, positive classrooms.
• Support teachers with grading and student growth.
• Communicate with families and team members.

Skills

Education experience

Childcare experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – EARLY LEARNING CENTER [ELC] INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT FLOATER / EXTENDED DAY

Job ID: 273

Position Type: Support Staff / Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Location: New Beginnings Family Academy

About New Beginnings Family Academy

Opened in September 2002, New Beginnings Family Academy ("NBFA") offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre‑K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition‑free public charter school proudly distinguished by:

• Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices
• An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma‑informed practice into every classroom
• Parental involvement inside and outside the classroom

NBFA’s ELC is located at 170 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal‑opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families and members of its board of directors.

Mission‑Driven Culture

NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful, self‑reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high‑quality education through experience‑based learning, developing essential social, emotional, and critical‑thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

Summary

The ELC Instructional Assistant (IA) supports teachers by carrying out in‑ and out‑of‑classroom duties that help deliver developmentally appropriate, challenging, and engaging instruction. The IA builds meaningful relationships with students, fostering a love of learning, and collaborates with teachers to maintain open communication with families, encouraging parents or guardians to become education advocates for their children.

Principal Accountabilities

• Help teachers maintain a structured, positive classroom to encourage critical thinking.
• Assist teachers in ensuring continuous student growth, including grading student work, entering data into PowerTeacher Pro and Student Notes, and planning instruction (reading groups, enrichment projects, energizers, morning meeting, closing circle, science projects, etc.).
• Maintain classroom organization (library books, board agenda, technology set‑up, furniture, materials, and copies).
• Communicate with team members and specialists via e‑mail, inform interventionists about field trips, and interact with families (assist with phone calls and e‑mail, serve as backup point‑of‑contact for room parents).
• Update bulletin boards, displays of student work, monthly newsletters, anchor charts, and manage student portfolios.
• Maintain cooperative and respectful relationships with students, parents, and personnel.
• Demonstrate efficient work habits (punctuality, satisfactory attendance, use of personal time, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, attending grade‑level meetings, professional performance of duties).
• Model professional and ethical standards in interactions with students, parents, peers, and leaders.

Certification, Knowledge and Skills

• Associate’s degree plus 1–3 years of experience in education, childcare or a related field.
• Associate’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Applicant must be on the teacher track.
• All work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and targets established by the Board and NBFA.
• Willingness and ability to receive constructive criticism to improve practices.
• Strong belief in NBFA’s mission and commitment to positively impact student outcomes.

Benefits

• Friendly work environment.
• Health coverage includes medical and dental benefits (generous portion of premium paid by NBFA).
• Life and AD&D, Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• 10+ paid national holidays.
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time.

Classification

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Exempt, 186 days.