Academic Coach

About CT State
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted: June 10, 2026
Level: Educational Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary position, non‑tenure track
Hours: Part‑time up to 17 hours per week
Anticipated

Start Date:

July 2026
Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley (750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708)
Work Modality: On site;
Position is not remote

The Academic Coach provides academic, social, and emotional learning curriculum to Upward Bound scholars. The role helps students develop the knowledge and resilience needed to navigate high school and transition to higher education.

• Provide academic coaching through individual or group sessions
• Assess students’ learning needs and develop academic success plans to help them achieve their goals
• Instruct students on individualized academic strategies, including time management, organization, goal setting, note‑taking, test‑taking, and effective reading and writing
• Monitor progress with regular check‑ins, scheduled meetings, and proactive outreach
• Motivate students to practice self‑regulation, self‑advocacy, and ownership of their success
• Help students identify and implement learning strategies tailored to specific disciplines and course materials

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Experience in the education field
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

$43.70 per hour

CT State Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. CTA does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability, mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, or any other federal or state protected class.

The College is committed to dynamism and anti‑racist policies and practices, with a focus on eliminating inequities.