Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Avon Public Schools; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Avon Public Schools is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support instruction at Thompson Brook School in Avon, CT. The role focuses on small-group and targeted remediation under the direction of a certified teacher, with emphasis on reading and math strategies.

The candidate should have Connecticut Elementary Education certification preferred, be highly organized, and able to address identified weaknesses through specific instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• Connecticut teaching certification (Elementary Education) preferred.
• Experience in teaching reading at the primary level.
• Experience in reading and mathematics remediation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group instruction.
• Behavior management.
• Data collection.
• Lesson preparation.
• Co-teaching.

Skills

Reading remediation

Math remediation

Behavior management

Data collection

Co-teaching

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Avon Board of Education Thompson Brook School - Avon, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5856594

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Avon Public Schools

Position: Teaching Assistant

Qualifications: Proper Connecticut teaching certification (Elementary Education) preferred. In-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching reading at the primary level. The successful candidate will be a member of a dedicated team who can work within a tight schedule, remain highly organized, and successfully teach individuals and small groups very specific strategies to address identified areas of weakness. Experience in the area of reading and mathematics remediation are preferred skills.

Responsibilities: To provide assistance to students under the direction of a certified teacher including: small group instruction, behavior management, data collection, lesson prep, and co-teaching.

Terms of Employment: Up to 20hours a week as determined by building principal; $20.60 per hour. No employee benefits are associated with this position.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Morgan-Hostetler , Principal
• Thompson Brook School
• Email: [e-mail]