Excel After School Tutor

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Excel Tutors to provide high-impact tutoring for students in need of additional support. This role involves personalized instruction in literacy and math, working in small groups to foster academic growth. Tutors will engage in professional learning and collaborate with coaches to create effective intervention strategies. With a commitment to high expectations for all students, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of learners. Join a dynamic team dedicated to accelerating student success in a supportive environment!

Benefits

Paid preparation time

Professional learning and support

Recognition for student participation

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching license in General Education or Special Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate intensive literacy or math interventions for students.
• Collaborate with coaches to design effective intervention plans.

Skills

Experience in literacy instruction

Experience in math instruction

Ability to monitor student progress

Strong communication skills

Relationship-focused approach

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Branching Minds system

Job description

Description of Service Opportunity:

The Excel Tutoring program is an in-person, after school, high-impact tutoring program in the Cambridge Public Schools. Excel Tutoring uses intensive, relationship-based, and personalized instruction to accelerate learning for students who are performing two or more grade levels below expectations.

About the Excel Tutoring Program:
-Two, 10-week sessions of small group (4:1 ratio) tutoring at no cost to students
-Personalized literacy and math instruction based on students’ areas of need
-Celebrations and recognition for student participation and program completion
-Convenient after school tutoring at your school site
-Professional learning and support for tutors
-One hour of paid preparation time per week

Session I Information
-10/7/24: Staff professional learning and preparation (up to 5 hours)
-10/14/24–12/20/24: Tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from school dismissal–late bus, (~5 hours/week)

Excel Tutors will:
-Be assigned a group of up to 4 students requiring additional support in literacy or math
-Collaborate with literacy and/or math coaches to design effective intervention plans aligned with students' areas of need
-Facilitate intensive, research-based literacy or math intervention for students
-Monitor student progress toward learning goals and share information with others using the Branching Minds system
-Engage in ongoing professional learning to support high impact tutoring work

MinimumRequirements: Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred
-Bachelor's degree required
-Teaching license (General Education, Special Education, ESL, and/or Reading) strongly preferred
-Experience facilitating targeted learning experiences for small groups of students
-Experience monitoring student progress toward learning goals
-Relationship-focused approach to work with students
-Strong belief that all students can learn and a commitment to high-expectations for all students
-Experience communicating with families and caregivers about student progress toward learning goals
-Other duties as assigned by the MTSS Director
-Priority will be given to regularly appointed staff from the Cambridge Public Schools

Length of Contract:

October 7, 2024-December 20, 2024

Contract Amount:

$60.00 per hour, Not to exceed $3,300.00