Academic Tutor - Part-Time

The Fessenden School; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fessenden School in West Newton, MA seeks an Learning Resources Academic Tutor to provide one-on-one support for boys in grades 5–9, focusing on assignments, organization, and study skills. Tutors typically meet individually with students and tailor instruction to individual needs.

Hours are variable based on need and tutor availability, including afternoon and evening sessions during the school year 2026-2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject.
• Experience in supporting children in one-to-one or small group settings.
• Successful criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Meet with individual students to provide support with assignments and organization.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents and teachers in writing and meetings.
• Collaborate with Learning Resources staff and attend meetings.
• Incorporate educational technology and assistive tech in lessons.
• Maintain reliable attendance and participate in department meetings.
• Attend professional development including three full days and three afternoons.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject

Job description

The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. Our mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of boys.

Position Summary

The Learning Resources Academic Tutor provides one-on-one support for boys in Grades 5–9 who have been identified as needing additional support in any of a variety of subject areas, as well as organization, executive functioning, and study skills. Academic Tutors typically meet one-on-one with students.

Schedule

• School year 2026-2027
• Tutoring takes place when School is in session, as well as in the afternoon and evening; hours are variable based on need and Tutor availability

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet with individual students in a tutorial setting to provide support with assignments and organization
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs of a range of students
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, both orally and in writing, through emails and bi-annual reports
• Communicate and partner regularly and effectively with classroom teacher(s), both orally and in writing
• Collaborate with teachers and colleagues in the Learning Resources Department
• Facilitate parent-teacher conferences and attend Student Support Team meetings as needed
• Incorporate educational technology in tutorial lessons and support student use of assistive technology in the classroom
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Attend Learning Resource Department meetings
• Attend professional development meetings (three full days and three afternoons)
• Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training
• Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support or the School

Desired Qualities

• Commitment to inclusion, social justice, diversity, and equity
• Enthusiasm and skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving
• Ability to serve among a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents
• Commitment to boys and boys’ education
• Current with curriculum and 21st century learning and teaching

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related subject
• Experience in supporting children in one-to-one or small group settings
• Successful criminal background check

Compensation

60-minute sessions are $105/hour. Most sessions are 45 minutes and are paid at $77.75 per session.

The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.