<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Associate Instructor</p> <p>Seeking energetic, positive individuals to help students with their academics, while also coaching them on improving their interpersonal skills and making sound choices!</p> <p>CREC Polaris Center, an alternative education setting in East Hartford, is recruiting for full-time Associate Instructors to work with students in grades K - 12+. The Polaris Center serves students with academic, emotional and behavioral challenges. Associate Instructors provide academic support under the supervision of a special education teacher; supervise students throughout the day; engage in problem-solving and crisis intervention; and accompany students on field trips and to local job sites.</p> <p>This position follows the school year calendar, Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 2:30pm. There is a potential for summer employment.</p> <p>Please submit college transcripts with your application.</p> <p>Job Requirements:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree required, plus experience working with children and youth in an educational, athletic, arts or extra-curricular settings.</p> <p>Candidates will have a proven track record of successfully working with youth, assisting them with developing positive coping mechanisms and positive problem-solving strategies. Patience, initiative, effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team with a diverse student population is required.</p> <p>Incentives may be offered to employees who obtain and maintain a CT DMV public service license once employed. Other job-related certifications required include Safety Care Training and CPR/First Aid.</p> <p>Pre-employment background checks required.</p> <p>These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed rather than give an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.</p> <p>To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php.</p> <p>JOB ID 13302 @ CREC: External Job Opportunities (Careers)</p>