RES Student Council Advisor

Sylvania; Redding (CT); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Redding, Connecticut, is seeking a Student Council Advisor for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position includes working with Grade 4 classrooms to emphasize the importance of the student council and selecting members from each class.

The ideal candidate will have a CT Certified Teacher credential and experience engaging with students. Responsibilities include planning monthly meetings and school assemblies, with a stipend of $2,498 awarded through two payments during the school year.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified teacher in Connecticut.
• Experience working with students in a classroom setting.
• Strong communication skills to engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Explain the importance of a school student council to students.
• Create and review applications for student council members.
• Organize and plan monthly meetings and assemblies.

Education

CT Certified Teacher

Job description

Position: Student Council Advisor - 2026-2027

CT Certified Teacher

Note: An interview may be necessary

Responsibilities

• Work with all Grade 4 classrooms to explain to students the importance of a school student council and what will be expected of their commitment should they elect to apply for a seat on the council.
• Create a student application so students in each classroom can apply to be a member of the RES Student Council to represent their class.
• Review all applications and select 2–3 members per classroom to be on the council.
• Set up times to meet once or twice a month (before school, lunchtime meetings, or recess meetings).
• Plan to meet more when planning school assemblies in the course of a week.
• Plan at least 3–4 all‑school assemblies including Veteran’s Day in November and an end‑of‑year assembly in June.
• Other assemblies should focus on character education/second‑step ideas to teach to the school.
• Work with students to determine school improvement and climate ideas (i.e., interviewing students for the student council newsletter at least twice in the school year, decorating for Veteran’s Day, reading to younger students, fundraising, etc.).
• One‑time meeting for the purpose of End‑of‑Year Reflection will be scheduled.

Time Requirement

As indicated above, meetings once per month with students before, after, or during recess/prep time, plus additional meetings as needed for planning assemblies or other school‑wide events.

Stipend

$2,498 − ½ paid in December 2026, the balance in June 2027

Position Available

September 2026