ESL Tutor

Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide); Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide) seeks an ESL Tutor to support English learners at St. Mary's, a Brookline private school. This part-time role provides tutoring focused on vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and comprehension, under the ELE Director's guidance.

The position runs 4–6 hours/week for 8–10 weeks, with a $28/hour rate and grant-funded status, requiring Massachusetts ESL/ELL licensure and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Licensed in ESL/ELL by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication skills in writing and speaking with children and adults.
• Commitment to current content knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Availability during school day hours (8:00 am – 3:00 pm).
• Grant-funded, part-time position (4–6 hours/week for 8–10 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Provide English language tutoring in vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking.
• Monitor understanding and adjust instruction as needed.
• Utilize technology to support English learning.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

ESL licensure

Communication

Instructional strategies

English tutoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954797

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TYPE OF POSITION:

This is a part-time position working approximately 4-6 hours/week for 8-10 weeks. The hourly rate is $28 and the position is subject to grant funding.

LOCATION:

This position will support English learners in Brookline’s private schools.

OVERVIEW:

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor works under the direction of the Public Schools of Brookline’s ELE Director to provide tutoring in English acquisition skills for students at one private school (St. Mary's). The tutor supports each student’s language development, with a focus on vocabulary use, reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. The ESL Tutor motivates students to apply their growing language skills in each school subject area and in their social interactions.

DUTIES include, but are not limited to:

• 1. Provides English language tutoring in vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking throughout the school day per the schedule designed by the Principal (or designee) and district ELE Director;
• 2. Continuously monitors students’ understanding of the tutoring content and adjusts instruction as needed;
• 3. Utilizes appropriate technology to assist students in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in English; and
• 4. Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Licensed in ESL/ELL by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
• 2. Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field;
• 3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
• 4. Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies;
• 5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the district ELE Director may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.
• 6. Availability during school day hours (8:00 am - 3:00 pm).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mindy Paulo , ELE Director
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]