Before/After School Tutor (Student Services) (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, MA is seeking Academic Tutors for before and after school support. The role is part-time and temporary, with duties spanning literacy, numeracy and assignment assistance to help students meet IEP goals.

The tutor will partner with families and staff to promote executive functioning, study skills, and positive student outcomes. Scheduling is determined between tutor and family.

Qualifications

• Organized, reliable and collaborative.
• Strong communication skills; engage kindly and clearly at various levels.
• Ability to develop and strengthen students’ academic skills through tutoring.
• Youth-friendly, adaptable and able to understand adolescent behavior.
• Flexible and able to shift focus as needed.

Responsibilities

• Offer tutoring and academic support in literacy and numeracy.
• Assure students are making progress towards meeting their IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist students in completing assignments across subject areas.
• Provide guidance on executive functioning and study skills.
• Promote good habits to improve student outcomes and encourage development.

Skills

Organized

Strong communication

Adaptive / flexible

Student engagement

Executive functioning support

Job description

Before/After School Tutor (Student Services) (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools - Watertown, Massachusetts

Watertown Public Schools is a school district located in the city of Watertown.

Job Details

Job ID: 5821421

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position: Academic Tutor

Position Type: Part-time, Temporary (Contractual Rate)

Department: Special Education

Location: Watertown Public Schools

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Salary range: Contractual Rate *please inquire*

General Description:

Watertown Public Schools is seeking tutors to support students in a variety of academic areas before and after school. Coverage will be split between several applicants if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Offer tutoring and academic support in literacy and numeracy
• Assure students are making progress towards meeting their IEP goals and objectives
• Assist students in completing assignments across subject areas
• Provide guidance on executive functioning and study skills
• Promote good habits to improve student outcomes and encourage development

Schedule:

• As determined between tutor and family

Qualifications Required:

• Organized, accountable, reliable, and collaborative
• Strong communication skills; able to engage kindly and clearly at various levels
• Ability to develop and strengthen students’ academic skills through assistance and tutoring
• Youth-friendly, adaptable, tolerant, and able to understand adolescent behavior
• Flexible and able to shift focus as needed

Physical Demands:

The position may require moving between classrooms and actively supervising students in different spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kathleen Desmarais, Director of Student Services
• Watertown Public Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]