Horizons Summer Teaching Assistant

We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Horizons summer staff as a Teaching Assistant (TA). This role carries significant responsibility and requires a genuine interest in helping children achieve their fullest potential. TAs work closely with children, in the classroom and as a part of other enrichment experiences, serving as positive role models and caring members of our Horizons community. The majority of our staff returns each summer which means there are limited opportunities to hire new instructors. Once we have confirmed returning staff, we will offer jobs to new hires.

Please read the information below before you continue with this application.

What is the Horizons Summer Program?

Horizons Summer Program, based at New Canaan Country School, serves close to 300 children in grades K-9 living primarily in Stamford and Norwalk. This six-week Summer Program provides academic classes in reading, writing and math, as well as a wide range of creative and fun enrichment activities like swimming, art, music and field trips. Each class has ten to twelve students, one Lead Teacher and one Teaching Assistant.

When will the Horizons Summer Program start and end?

We are planning to hold an in-person orientation for new staff on June 18, 2026, and an in-person full-day orientation on June 20, 2026, for all staff. The Summer Program will begin on June 22, 2026, and end on July 31, 2026.

Can I still work with Horizons if I can't work full-time or the full six weeks?

Teaching Assistants must commit to the full six weeks of our program which runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Because we only have 28 days with our children, we need the staff to be a consistent presence in the full program.

What is the role of the Teaching Assistant?

Teaching Assistants support the Lead Teacher in providing educational enrichment activities to a group of ten to twelve children. TAs shepherd students to special programs and classes, assist with snack and lunch setup and supervise field trips, etc. TAs are active participants in the afternoon swim program, helping students in the pool with instructional and recreational activities.

When will I know if I have been accepted?

Announcements will be made in late March to early April. We have to find out who is returning before we know what positions are available.

Do I qualify for the TA position if I am not yet sixteen years old?

In order to get a full-time, paid position at Horizons, you need to be at least sixteen and at least a junior in High School.

Requirements

Recommendation & Parent/Guardian Consent Form

If applying, please download the Recommendation Form and ask your recommender to send the completed form to jbentley@horizonskids.org.

If you are under 18, your parent/guardian will need to complete the Parent and Guardian Consent Form and send it to jbentley@horizonskids.org.

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