Part-Time Teacher (Fairfield)

LearnWell; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

LearnWell in Fairfield, CT is seeking a passionate part-time teacher to support child and adolescent patients in a behavioral health facility. The role involves delivering daily lesson plans, providing individualized assistance, and communicating progress to treatment staff.

The position is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00–12:00, with a comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• CT State teaching license.
• Comfortable working with K-12 students.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily lesson plans for child and adolescent students in a behavioral health setting.
• Provide individualized instruction and support to students.
• Communicate regularly about student progress as needed.
• Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to support student success.
• Maintain accurate attendance and session reports.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Understanding of subject matter

Reliable transportation

Education

B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution

Job description

At LearnWell, we are committed to changing the lives of the 10 million students in the U.S. who are dealing with behavioral health issues. For more than 26 years, we have provided on-site educational services in hospitals, helping these school-age patients continue their education during treatment and reintegrate successfully into the classroom. With a network of over 200 educators, we strive to make a positive impact for generations to come.

Currently, we are seeking a passionate and creative teacher to join our team in Fairfield, CT on a part-time basis for the school year. This unique position will involve working in a fast-paced behavioral health facility, providing academic support to child and adolescent school-age patients in a small classroom setting as they receive treatment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and deliver daily lesson plans, provide individualized assistance to students, and regularly communicate about student progress as needed. Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and maintain accurate attendance and session reports. Most of our class sizes range from 8 to 15 school-age patients at any one time.

Position entails a 20-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday, 8:00-12:00pm.

Benefits

• We offer a very generous package of paid time off including vacation time, sick time, federal holidays, and paid school breaks.
• We also offer healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Additional benefits include paid family leave options, 401K, employer sponsored life insurance policies, and annual grants for tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution
• CT State teaching license
• Comfortable working with K-12 students
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs
• Reliable Transportation

Join LearnWell as we strive to make a difference in the lives of students with behavioral health needs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.