NextGen Educators Clinical Fellowship 2026-2027 School Year

Waterbury Public Schools; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterbury Public Schools seeks NextGen Educators to support elementary and middle school students as tutors. You will be matched with an Anchor Teacher who provides guidance while you cover classes, lead small groups, and assist with lesson planning.

You may also support online learning and student-centered interventions under supervision. The program emphasizes hands-on classroom experience, technology-enabled instruction, and personalized student support within Waterbury’s educational

Qualifications

• Matriculated majors in teacher preparation programs at CCSU, WCSU, SCSU, and USJ.
• Must commit to working at least three days per week (schedule must accompany application).
• A thorough background investigation may be conducted prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group instruction under supervision and assist with developing lesson plans.
• Facilitate the use of new technologies to support online learning.
• Provide personalized support for students and assist with classroom tasks as needed.

Education

Teacher preparation programs

Background check required

Job description

DATES & TIME

Two-Three Days/Week (2026-2027 School Year)

Salary

$100 per day

Location

Elementary and Middle School Programs

Bargaining Unit Classification

Non-Union

Reports To

Receives administrative direction from the Anchor Teacher, Principal, or other administrative official of a higher grade

Part i - Summary Of Classification

The NextGen Educators bring highly motivated college students seeking education degrees into Waterbury's classrooms. Candidates would be immersed in our elementary and PreK-8 schools working as tutors, covering classes and duties when needed, or providing instruction in the virtual learning environment. Each NextGen Educator will be matched with an Anchor Teacher who will provide valuable guidance for their NextGen Educators. Once the Anchor Teacher, in collaboration with Human Capital and the University, feels that the NextGen Educator is ready to be on their own, the school principal can determine how best to utilize their NextGen educators. Just a few of the ways they can be helpful include: leading small group instruction under supervision, assisting with developing lesson plans, facilitating the use of new technologies to support online learning, providing personalized support for students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

General Experience

• Matriculated majors in teacher preparation programs at CCSU, WCSU, SCSU, and USJ.

Special Requirement

In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

• LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must commit to working at least three days per week (schedule must accompany application)
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license.
• CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: