Horizons

All positions have been filled and we are no longer accepting applications at this time.

Unavailable Positions

Horizons Classroom Intern

Assist lead educators as part of the teaching team and assist with all enrichment and athletic activities for approximately 18-20 students during a six-week summer academic and enrichment program.

This position is available for only students who have been awarded Federal work-study funds (check your award offer in your SHUAwards portal, go to “Accept Award”. Award needs to specify “Federal college work study”. If you have questions regarding this, contact Beth Baker at bakere@sacredheart.edu.

Location

This is an in-person position.

Dates

June 20, 2022, and ending around August 11, 2022

Responsibilities

  • Work with classroom teacher, and another intern, in classroom of approximately 18-20 students during a six-week summer enrichment program
  • Lead small group activities under the supervision of classroom teacher
  • Work with individual students
  • Prepare and gather materials for lessons and projects
  • Monitor students at recess, swimming, in the classroom and specials
  • Other duties as assigned

Hours

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office Assistant/Grants Researcher

We are looking for someone who is interested in doing grants research and prospecting as well as performing basic office work (data entry, mailings, etc.). Horizons SHU is a tuition-free, non-profit academic enrichment program serving low-income Bridgeport students. The Horizons chapter at Sacred Heart University was established in 2011 within the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development and has grown to over 165 students in grades K-8.

Location

There is a possibility for remote work.

Responsibilities

  • Grants prospecting and research
  • Grants writing
  • Data entry
  • Mailings
  • Working with Horizon’s year-round program

Expected Hours

4-6 hours per week