Associate Instructors

Position: Full-Time Associate Instructors
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LEARN, the Southern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for full-time Associate Instructor positions at The Friendship School in Waterford, Connecticut.

General Scope Of Responsibilities

The Associate Instructor will provide direct educational services to our Pre‑K through Kindergarten students.

Relationship within the Organization

The Associate Instructor reports to the Principal and Assistant Principal.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist teacher to identify long- and short-term individual students, class, and program objectives.

• Assist teacher to prepare and maintain written plans as needed.

• Assist teacher in gathering and utilizing documentation of student work.

• Assist teacher to plan and implement individual and group activities (tiered instruction, academic and play‑based centers, circle time, technology activities, etc.) as needed.

• Alert teacher to any unusual events occurring with the students.

• Provide and maintain a safe environment in which students can learn and interact.

• Be responsible for appropriate behavior management of students.

• Follow routine school, program, and organizational procedures.

• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.

• Be sensitive to, and adjust as necessary to, differences among students and consider the overall well‑being of individual students.

• Handle personal information related to students in a professional and confidential manner.

• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.

• Attend professional development activities as appropriate.

• Perform other reasonable areas of responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to meet the unique requirements of the program and clients thereof.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Must have earned an Associate’s Degree (or higher), or achieve a passing score on the Para Pathways Assessment.

• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or willingness to obtain a CDA required.

• Experience working with elementary-aged students preferred.

Qualified applicants should apply online at  (application can be found under the Early Childhood and Elementary School Teaching category). LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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