Horizons - Classroom Paraprofessional

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed