Excel Tutor

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 33,513 - 40,142; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid preparation time

Professional learning sessions

Job summary

A local education provider in Cambridge is seeking tutors for the Excel Tutoring program. This program offers in-person, small group sessions for literacy or math support for students performing below grade level. Candidates must have the required licensure and experience in academic support. The contract lasts from September 29, 2025, to December 19, 2025, with a pay not exceeding $3300.00.

Qualifications

• Licensure required in areas such as Elementary, Early Childhood, or English.
• Experience in tutoring students performing below grade level.

Responsibilities

• Designing and facilitating small group tutoring sessions.
• Using research-based approaches aligned with district priorities.
• Collaborating with Literacy/Math coaches to review student data.

Skills

Experience providing academic support for students

Building relationships with students

Education

Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Job description

Overview

Description of Service Opportunity:

The Excel Tutoring program launched during the 2023-2024 school year to provide additional, afterschool, academic support to students who need it most. Now, entering its third year, the Excel Tutoring program supports hundreds of students across our elementary and upper schools.

The Excel Tutoring program is an in-person, afterschool, 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.

We offer two, 10-week sessions throughout the school year. Tutors can work one or two sessions. Tutors work in small groups of up to four students, focusing on either literacy or math support. We also provide one hour of paid preparation time for tutors each week.

2025-2026 Session Information
-Session I: 10/6/25–12/19/25
Staff professional learning week and preparation of 9/29
-Session II: 2/9/26–5/8/26
Staff professional learning and preparation week of 2/2/26
-Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays, from school dismissal—late bus

Responsibilities

• Designing and facilitating small group tutoring sessions in literacy or math for up to four students
• Using research-based approaches to literacy or math support that are aligned with district approaches and priorities
• Collaborating with school-based Literacy/Math coaches and/or Lead Tutors to review student data, monitor academic progress, and plan tutoring sessions
• Building relationships with students during tutoring sessions
• Sharing students progress with families and caregivers
• Attending professional learning sessions as applicable

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in one of the following areas: Elementary (1-6), Moderate Disabilities (preK-8, 5-12), Early Childhood (preK-2), English (5-12), English as a Second Language (preK-6, 5-12), Math (1-6, 5-8), or Reading Specialist (all levels) required.
• Experience providing academic support for students who are currently performing below grade level
• Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District

Length of Contract

September 29, 2025 through December 19, 2025

Contract Amount

Not exceed $3300.00