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
Transcripts
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.