Assistant Teacher

Position Information

Position Type:
Before and After School Programs/ Assistant Teacher

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

Location:

New Fairfield, CT

EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to work in the BASES (Before and After School Extended Services) Before School Program in New Fairfield. The qualified candidate will be professional, have experience working with elementary school‑aged children, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be available during before school hours (6:45 am–9:00 am). The Assistant Teacher works under the supervision of the Site Coordinator and the BASES Administrative Team.

• Assist Site Coordinator in operation of the after‑school program on a daily basis
• Supervise children and provide a safe, welcoming environment
• Maintain positive relationships with families, children, and school personnel
• Set up and clean up of program site
• First Aid/CPR/Meds Admin certification to be acquired within 3 months of hire
• Other duties as may be assigned
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; college coursework in ECE/ELED or related field preferred
• Experience working with school‑aged children
• Knowledge of child development
• Awareness of age‑appropriate curriculum activities
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Must be able to stand for the entire shift and move through program space (indoor and outdoor) with students.

Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance’s employment page at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250‑9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance’s compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR.

Postings current as of 12/13/2025 12:51:38 PM CST.

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