Associate Instructor - Job ID# 13302

Associate Instructor

Seeking energetic, positive individuals to help students with their academics, while coaching them on improving interpersonal skills and making sound choices.

CREC Polaris Center, an alternative education setting in East Hartford, is recruiting full-time Associate Instructors to work with students in grades K-12+. The Polaris Center serves students with academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Associate Instructors provide academic support under the supervision of a special education teacher, supervise students throughout the day, engage in problem-solving and crisis intervention, and accompany students on field trips and to local job sites.

This position follows the school year calendar, Monday-Friday, 7 : 30 am – 2 : 30 pm, with potential summer employment. Please submit college transcripts with your application.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, plus experience working with children and youth in educational, athletic, arts, or extracurricular settings.
• Proven track record of working successfully with youth, helping them develop positive coping mechanisms and problem-solving strategies.
• Patience, initiative, effective communication skills, and ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Incentives may be offered for obtaining and maintaining a CT DMV public service license. Other certifications include Safety Care Training and CPR / First Aid.
• Pre-employment background checks required.

These statements describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities.

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