Horizons - Classroom Paraprofessional

Assistant Teacher

Assist grade-level teaching team by actively participating in academic activities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assistant teacher in a class of approximately 18-22 students
• Support the lead teacher in implementing math and small group reading instruction
• Collaborate with the ELA teacher, Math teacher, and SEL instructors to implement academics, recreation, and systemically embed SEL
• Facilitate and sustain an emotionally safe and trauma-informed classroom and program environment
• Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners with the foundation of open communication, respect, and collaboration
• Work in collaboration with a team consisting of a lead teacher, classroom coach, and volunteer
• Attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, and community events
• Collect and input all required metrics, data, and surveys by assigned dates
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• A minimum of 2-4 years working in K-8 classrooms is preferred.
• Experience differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
• Experience with and commitment to social-emotional learning.
• Strong commitment to the Horizons SHU mission.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Experience using technology to enhance instruction.
• Skills needed to mentor and coach classroom staff.

Unusual Working Conditions

This is a seasonal summer program position. Staff are required to attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, community events, and clean-up/reporting days.

This is a full-day position.

• Training Days generally run 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:00 p.m.
• Program days are 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:00 p.m.

• Training week: 6/22 through 6/26/26
• Program Days: 6/29 through 8/7/26
• Clean-up & Reporting Days: 8/10 & 8/11/26

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.