Extended Learning Instructor

Multiple Locations; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwich Public Schools is seeking an Extended Learning After School Instructor to support students in after-school hours at Norwich, CT locations. The role reports to the Site Coordinator and offers part-time, 10-month employment with afternoon sessions 3:00pm–5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include attendance, lesson planning, behavior management, homework assistance, enrichment activities, and collaboration with the program coordinator and partners to deliver engaging learning

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree; or Two years of college (min 60 credits).
• Parapro certification; or CT Teaching Certification.
• Instructional proficiency in language arts, mathematics and science required.

Responsibilities

• Submit daily attendance and weekly lesson plans.
• Handle behavior management within groups.
• Provide academic support during homework time and assist program coordinator with monitoring student academic progress.
• Assist program partners in conducting activities and managing small groups.
• Plan, develop and lead enrichment activities independently.
• Assisting the program coordinator with various management tasks, as assigned.
• Develop service learning and/or career readiness activities related to club themes.

Skills

Experience with children

Student engagement

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Punctual and reliable

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 credits

Parapro certification

CT Teaching Certification

Job description

Extended Learning Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5376662

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Extended Learning After School Instructor

Reports To: Site Coordinator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree; or
• Two years of college (min 60 credits);
• Parapro certification; or
• CT Teaching Certification
• Instructional proficiency in language arts, mathematics and science required.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in academic and enrichment activities.
• Knowledge and experience with differentiated instructional teaching strategies preferred.
• Candidates must be able to work collaboratively and be team players.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required

General Description: The group facilitator will work in collaboration with the program coordinator and other instructors to provide student participants with academic and enrichment support. Instructors will provide support to students during recreation, academic (homework) support, and enrichment times after school hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Submit daily attendance and weekly lesson plans.
• Handle behavior management within groups.
• Provide academic support during homework time and assist program coordinator with monitoring student academic progress.
• Assist program partners in conducting activities and managing small groups.
• Plan, develop and lead enrichment activities independently.
• Assisting the program coordinator with various management tasks, as assigned.
• Develop service learning and/or career readiness activities related to club themes.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions: The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
• Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds
• Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Terms of Employment: Part-time, 10 month position. 3:00pm - 5:30pm weekdays (no holidays), Monday through Friday.

Salary: $22.55/hr (non-certified) - $38.89/hr (certified teacher)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $22.55 to $38.89 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 90 Town Street
• Norwich, Connecticut 06360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]