Thrive Out of School Programs - Instructional Aide (6 Positions Available)

id='p7747_'>Thrive Out of School Programs - Instructional Aide (6 Positions Available) JobID: 7747

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

8/27/2026

Location:

Location to be determined by District

Date Available:

2026 - 2027 School Year

Closing Date:

Open until filled

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Thrive Out of School Programs - Instructional Aide ( 6 Positions Available)

Locations: Pitkin, Mayberry, Silver Lane, O'Brien , Norris, and O'Connell West

Must be at least 18 years of age

Salary: $18.04 per hour

Effective Date: 2026 - 2027 School Year

• East Hartford Board of Education Employees: Submit Letter of Interest Only to Human Resources by closing date.*

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

X Online Application

X Letter of Interest

X Resume

Copy of Valid Certification and/or License

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X Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)

X Other: Letter of interest should include background information

JOB ID#

TITLE: Thrive Afterschool Program Instructional Aide - Out of School Programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree strongly preferred
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, be self-directed, and problem-solve
• Experience with school aged children and/or after-school programming and activities strongly preferred
• Maturity, responsibility, professionalism, and sincere interest in working with school-aged children
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator, Senior Group Leader, Out of School Program Manager

JOB GOAL: To tutor, support and assist students during homework and enrichment activities as directed by supervisors.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with students, families, teachers, school staff, and program staff.
• Keep classroom and other designated areas clean, neat, and organized.
• Set-up and clean-up projects and snacks.
• Support and participate in all lessons and activities as directed by Senior Group Leader and Site Coordinator.
• Support and assist with tutoring and monitoring all students during homework time.
• Monitor and address student behavior in collaboration with Site Coordinator and Senior Group Leader.
• Ensure safety of all students during program.
• Serve as activity substitute when necessary.
• Support Site Coordinator and Senior Group Leader with projects and program activity planning.
• Serve as a role model by using appropriate language and consistent discipline.
• Consistently provide a friendly, professional, courteous environment where students and families feel welcome.
• Respect cultural diversity where one creates an inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative environment.
• Assume such other functions as may be determined by Site Coordinator, Senior Group Leader, and/or Out of School Program Manager.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Non-bargaining unit employee. Pay is on an hourly basis. This is a part-time position that runs only during the school year with an expectation of 12-20 hours per week during afterschool hours. Summer positions may be available.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Non-Certified Staff.