--- title: Classroom Support Staff at Solterra Academy description: Solterra Academy is hiring for the Classroom Support Staff role in New Britain, CT. Pays $18–$23 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/classroom-support-staff-at-solterra-academy-01a0cd35-0e5a-729f-94c3-798f4ff35f78 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Solterra Academy as Classroom Support Staff in New Britain, CT. Pays $18–$23 per hour. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/rf7i99.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Solterra Academy | | **Location** | New Britain, CT | | **Salary** | $18/hr - $23/hr | | **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 67 days ago (2026-09-08), reposted 2 times | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Solterra Academy. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Solterra Academy. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $43,000 – $54,000 a year (median $46,000). ## Description Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 requiring intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. We believe in fostering an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to specific individual needs. Our dedication lies in the cooperative, self-motivated, adjusted, and academically accomplished development of each child. Join our team as a **Classroom Support Staff** member, assisting teachers and support teams in implementing academic, vocational, and behavioral programs in the classroom and surrounding school environment. Under teacher and administration supervision, you'll provide support for activities, transitions, and implement needed behavioral interventions. Record student performance data and contribute to creating a safe environment through effective TCI and PBIS practices. This role may involve rotating among various classrooms. ***$1,000 Sign On Bonus Available*** **Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:45 PM (In-Person) **Summer Hours:** Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (In-Person) *Please note: This position requires a year-round commitment, including both the regular school year and our summer session. We do not offer summer-only employment.* **Responsibilities** - Provide active supervision and assist students within the classroom and throughout the school environment. - Assist students with academic tasks. - Implement Behavior Intervention Plans with assigned students. - Provide feedback to students in a therapeutic manner. - Collect data on student behaviors. **Benefits** - Paid Holiday breaks - Trainings provided by Solterra Academy - Competitive salary with annual reviews and potential bonuses. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. - Retirement savings plan with employer matching. - PTO based on service length and position type for personal, medical, and vacation needs. - Educational Reimbursement up to $4,200. **Requirements** - High School Diploma or equivalent required - Bachelor's Degree preferred - Previous experience working with children with severe behaviors is a plus - CPR certification required within 90 days of hire (training provided by Solterra Academy). - Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention required with the first training course provided after hire date (training provided by Solterra Academy). **Background Check Requirements** *All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which include drug testing based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.* ## Skills - Supervision - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Crisis Intervention - Working with Children Check ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Other Retirement and Savings - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Teaching Support & Enrichment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Teaching Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment/teaching-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34030 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17376 jobs - [New Britain, CT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut/new-britain?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 607 jobs ## Related pages - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34030 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17376 jobs - [New Britain, CT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut/new-britain?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 607 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)