Education Specialist Teacher

• This is an ON-SITE full-time teacher position that will provide in-person academic instruction to patients at Connecticut Children’s in Hartford.
• This includes 2 hours of daily classroom time M-F on our Integrated Care unit serving patients with co-existing medical and psychiatric diagnosis, and additional time spent 1:1 with eligible patients throughout other areas of the medical center.
• The Education Specialist will work closely with each patient’s parent or guardian, medical team, school and district.
• The position is year-round in accordance with the hospital calendar.
• The Education Specialist provides individualized tutoring and academic support to hospitalized school-age children/adolescents.
• Works cooperatively with the Local Education Agency to provide pertinent information for contracting and billing.
• Acts as a liaison to the patient’s school and public-school districts.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.