Teaching Assistant

We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Horizons summer staff in 2026 as a Teaching Assistant (TA). This role carries significant responsibility and requires a genuine interest in helping children achieve their fullest potential. TAs work closely with children, in the classroom and as a part of other enrichment experiences, serving as positive role models and caring members of our Horizons community.

Horizons Summer Program, based at New Canaan Country School, serves close to 300 children in grades K-9 living primarily in Stamford and Norwalk. This six-week Summer Program provides academic classes in reading, writing and math, as well as a wide range of creative and fun enrichment activities like swimming, art, music and field trips. Each class has ten to twelve students, one Lead Teacher and one Teaching Assistant.

We are planning to hold an in-person orientation for new staff on June 18, 2026, an in-person full day orientation on June 20, 2026 for all staff. The Summer Program will begin on June 22, 2026 and end on July 31, 2026.

Teaching Assistants must commit to the full six weeks of our program which runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Because we only have 28 days with our children, we need the staff to be a consistent presence in the full program.

Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a wonderful way to reconnect with your Horizons friends and teachers, as well as gain some leadership experience! Summer Program TA responsibilities include:

• Supporting in the classroom
• Helping students with meals
• Walking students where they need to go
• Helping to engage students in their learning

If you choose to apply to the position, you must be able to participate for the full 6 weeks.

Teaching Assistants will earn a stipend of $3288.58 for 6 weeks.

If you are interested in applying please complete this application by 5:00pm on Friday, February 27th, 2026. If you have questions please reach out to Jennifer Bentley at jBentley.

Apply here.