Thrive After-School Academic Teacher

East Hartford Public Schools; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking Thrive Academic Teachers to support after-school programming in Thrive Out of School Programs. The position focuses on bridging academics from the school day into afterschool activities, including homework assistance.

The role requires certified teachers employed by EHPS, with strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. This is a part-time, on-site role for the 2026-2027 school year, with some planning time included.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher currently employed by East Hartford Public Schools
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and project management skills
• Detail oriented, flexible, and adapts to change
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with out of school programming and activities preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop program curriculum and support for Thrive staff to offer homework and academic assistance to students, including, but not limited to movement-based, hands-on activities.
• Provide recommendations for appropriate reading materials and supplies for students based on grade-level and/or student need.
• Provided structured resources to guide Thrive staff in leading academic support for students.
• Identify an academic area of focus for each student enrolled in the Thrive program at assigned school site.
• Collaborate with classrooms teachers to solicit specific areas of need for students (i.e. sight word, letter sounds, vocabulary, mathematics, measurement, telling time, etc)
• Create student groups based upon academic needs for Site Coordinator to implement with Thrive staff.
• Meet with Thrive team weekly to review upcoming assignments and/or strategies during afterschool programming.
• Offer professional development and training workshops as necessary and requested by Program Supervisor and/or Site Coordinator.
• Assume such other functions as may be determined.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Certified teacher

Job description

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking Thrive Academic Teachers to support after-school programming in Thrive Out of School Programs. The position focuses on bridging academics from the school day into afterschool activities, including homework assistance.

The role requires certified teachers employed by EHPS, with strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. This is a part-time, on-site role for the 2026-2027 school year, with some planning time included.