Posted: Jan 23, 2026
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Associate Teacher

The Southport School - Southport, CT
Full-time
Salary: $42,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Teaching

Position: Associate Teacher at The Southport School

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities
Assisting lead teachers with planning and providing individualized instruction in various academic areas.

Attending training workshops, faculty in-service, and staff meetings, and will be trained in the following (contingent upon time of hire):

  • Orton Gillingham
  • The Writing Revolution
  • Executive Function Coaching
  • Visualizing and Verbalizing
  • Standard first aid

Participating in co-curricular programs, activities, and duties as assigned.

Substituting and assuming the role of a teacher should there be a leave of absence.

Job Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate holds certification in special education, elementary, or a specific content area. In addition, the candidate must be a good collaborator and creative educator who can engage students using multimodal instruction and teaching approaches that embrace the strengths, talents, and potential of students with language-based learning differences and attention issues. This role requires a creative thinker with excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills and a passion for enhancing the student experience.
 
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Current Teaching Certification
  • Reliably commute to Southport, CT
  • Is a self-starter who can work independently or as part of a cross-functional team
  • Positive attitude and ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents
  • Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
  • Experience working with children
  • Training in Structured Literacy
Working Conditions
  • Full-time, onsite position, typically Monday through Friday
  • Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for special events
How to Apply
https://the-southport-school-inc.prismhr-hire.com/job/982683/associate-teacher-2025-2026-school-year