As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
Position Summary
Assist lead educators as part of the teaching team, facilitate and actively participate in enrichment and athletic activities for approximately 18-22 students during a six-week summer academic and enrichment program
Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with classroom teachers to support approximately 18-22 students during a six-week summer enrichment program.
• Assume the role of big brother/big sister and mentor.
• Build strong and mutually respectful relationships with staff and students with the foundation of open communication, respect, and collaboration.
• Participate in creating an emotionally safe and trauma-responsive classroom environment.
• Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners.
• Help to foster establish and maintain an emotionally safe and trauma-informed environment at HSHU.
• Lead small group activities under the supervision of program staff to share their passions, hobbies, talents, and skills with students.
• Assist with and participate in assembly.
• Prepare and gather materials to support student learning.
• Monitor the wellbeing of students and help to safely transition them between activities.
• Actively participate in learning and recreation; assuming the role of model student.
• Actively participate during swimming instruction (must enter the water with students).
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Experience working with children.
• A passion for learning
• Capacity to be a responsible role model for students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, and a commitment to social-emotional growth.

Unusual Working Conditions
Seasonal Dates:Dates of Program:

• Training week – 6/17-6/23
• Program Days 6/26-8/4, two required evening events 7/31 and 8/2
• Clean up Days 8/7 – 8/8
• Pre-Training Onboarding – Date TBD

Trainings generally run 9am – 4pm, Program days are 8am – 4pm
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.