Associate Instructor

Position Type:
Support Staff/Associate Instructor

Date Posted:
3/2/2026

Location:
John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center

Date Available:
03/16/2026

Closing Date:
07/31/2026
Associate Instructor

Seeking energetic, positive individuals to help students with their academics, while also coaching them on improving their interpersonal skills and making sound choices!


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.

This position follows the school year calendar, Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 2:30pm. There is a potential for summer employment.


Please submit college transcripts with your application.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required, plus experience working with children and youth in an educational, athletic, arts or extra-curricular settings.

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.

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.

Pre-employment background checks required.

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.

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