Educational Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Every family is our focus . Since 1999, CCP has supported children, youth, and families across Connecticut — serving over 1,400 clients annually, many from the most vulnerable populations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We invest in you because when our team thrives, families thrive.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Quarterly Wellness Experiences: Recharge, network, and stay at your best—professionally and personally.
• Summer Fridays: Half-day Fridays during the summer to balance work and life.

Professional Growth

• Leadership Development: High-impact workshops, advanced training, and thought-leadership opportunities.
• Lunch & Learns: Connect with internal and external experts while gaining new skills.

Culture & Recognition

• Recognition Awards: Celebrate achievements—big and small.
• Culture Committees: Shape organizational strategy and culture.
• Dress-Down Fridays: Relaxed Fridays encourage authentic connection.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus when your top-tier referrals join CCP.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate best practices with students by encouraging safety and promoting productive work and study habits.
• Assist with daily routine tasks such as cafeteria duty, hall duty, and checking student work. Along with fire drills and other building security procedures, as needed
• Prepare instructional materials upon request.
• Perform designated learning tasks with students, going over lessons, topics, and exercises; demonstrate lessons, ask questions, and prompt students for answers.
• Monitor classroom activities, including drawing, writing, and independent study.
• Escort students on field trips and around school as needed.
• Maintain bulletin boards, student records for attendance, lunch choices, and classroom supplies.
• Work with students requiring individual or close attention.
• Provide coverage for the program’s Alternative Learning Area (as assigned).

What You'll Bring To The Table

• An associate degree or passing the para pro exam.
• 2 years’ experience working with children.
• General knowledge of classroom teaching practices, methods, and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Proficiency with standard office, word processing, and data processing equipment.

Pay: 42,000 annually

Expected Hours of work: 37.5

Children’s Community Programs is a nonprofit organization and does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Candidates relocating independently are welcome to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on helping children and families achieve safety, stability, and independence. We provide hands-on services directly in homes, schools, courts, and community settings across Connecticut.

Each year, CCP staff directly support more than a thousand Connecticut families. Employees work within interdisciplinary teams alongside clinicians, educators, and advocates to address real-world challenges affecting safety, education, and long-term independence.

We believe effective services require supported employees. CCP emphasizes supervision, professional development, and teamwork so staff can perform confidently and sustainably in challenging but meaningful roles.

Company Description

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on helping children and families achieve safety, stability, and independence. We provide hands-on services directly in homes, schools, courts, and community settings across Connecticut.\r\n\r\nEach year, CCP staff directly support more than a thousand Connecticut families. Employees work within interdisciplinary teams alongside clinicians, educators, and advocates to address real-world challenges affecting safety, education, and long-term independence.\r\n\r\nWe believe effective services require supported employees. CCP emphasizes supervision, professional development, and teamwork so staff can perform confidently and sustainably in challenging but meaningful roles.