FWS - Teaching Assistant - Children's Community School

Position Title: Teaching Assistant

Department: Compliance 

Reports To: Nicole Steck / Children's Community School

Location:  Children's Community School, 23 John Street, Waterbury, CT 06708

Rate of Pay: $23/hr

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant at the Children's Community School (CCS) provides support to help further implement our school's academic strategy for our 138 individual students from 1st through Grade 8. This position requires 20 hours per week as well as approval from financial aid for Federal Work Study.  Hours would be adjusted to meet Post Student's schedule, however, the daily class/grade program runs from 9:00am through 3:00pm each school day on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Children's Community School, through the assistance of Post University would welcome University Students who are majoring in Education or a related field who can assist our school in offering each child greater success in their studies and solidifying their forward trajectory.  

Each Assistant can not only help meet the needs outlined by the primary teacher, tutor or counselor for the student but also bring to each session their own capabilities such as astronomy, computer programming, science, mathematics, reading and writing or other personal strengths.  Assistants will work closely with Reading Tutor's to provide tutoring services to elementary school-age students.  Post Work Study Program participants are welcomed to bring their own energy, an observer's view point, and share a distinct academic specialty and outlook.  

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a current Post University student
• Student majoring in Education
• Excellent time management skills 
• Self-starter
• Brings positive energy & motivation to the department
• Approved for FWS

How the Job Benefits You as a Student:

• Students will learn valuable hands-on experience related to their degree in education

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