Excel Tutoring Lead Tutor

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $60

Fall session compensation up to $4,020

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Excel Tutoring Lead Tutor to drive an Excel-focused tutoring program aligned with CPS literacy and math priorities.

The role involves forming small groups, co-designing plans, coaching tutors, and coordinating with site teams to improve student outcomes. Part-time commitment with a fall session focus and hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE educator licensure in appropriate area is required.
• Experience providing academic support to students below grade level.
• Preference for regularly appointed literacy or math coaches from Cambridge Public School District.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the principal and school team to review student data and identify students for Excel tutoring.
• Create small tutor groups of up to four students based on instructional needs.
• Co-design tutoring plans aligned with CPS approaches and materials.
• Orient tutors to goals, materials, and expectations before tutoring begins.
• Meet with tutors regularly to review progress and plan next steps.
• Observe tutoring and provide coaching to strengthen instruction.
• Help decide when a plan or approach needs to change based on student evidence.
• Foster a warm, student-centered tutoring environment and build relationships with students.

Skills

Literacy coach

Math coach

Data interpretation

Education

Massachusetts DESE licensure (Elementary/Reading/Math)

Job description

Excel Tutoring Lead Tutor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930835
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description of Service Opportunity:

What you will do

• Partner with the principal and school team to review current student data, identify students for Excel, and determine the most appropriate literacy or math focus.
• Create purposeful groups of no more than four students based on shared instructional needs and help match tutors to groups.
• Co-design small-group tutoring plans with tutors and connect them to district-approved, research-based literacy or math materials aligned with CPS approaches and priorities.
• Orient tutors to their students, group learning goals, materials, and instructional expectations before tutoring begins.
• Meet regularly with tutors to review student work and data, monitor academic progress, and plan next instructional steps or adjustments.
• Observe tutoring periodically and provide practical, supportive coaching and feedback to strengthen instruction.
• Help tutors and school teams decide when a group, goal, material, intervention plan, or instructional approach needs to change based on student evidence.
• Help set a warm, focused, student-centered tone for the tutoring program and build relationships with students across the site.
• Support tutors in sharing meaningful information about student progress with families and caregivers.
• Facilitate school-based professional learning and ongoing instructional support for tutors, and participate in district Excel preparation and learning as applicable.

What we are looking for

• Current CPS literacy or math coach strongly preferred; priority will be given to regularly appointed CPS literacy/math coaches.
• Appropriate Massachusetts educator licensure and strong knowledge of literacy or mathematics instruction.
• Experience interpreting student data, designing targeted academic support, and connecting intervention to grade-level/core instruction.
• Ability to coach adults in a supportive, practical way and collaborate with colleagues in support of students.
• Strong collaboration, organization, and follow-through.

Fall 2026 schedule and compensation

• Preparation: week of 9/28/26
• Session I: 10/5-12/18/26
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from school dismissal to late bus; Lead Tutor support includes preparation/coaching time outside direct tutoring
• Compensation: $60/hour; up to $4,020 for the fall session, based on the school's approved Lead Tutor allocation. An allocation may be shared between two coaches when appropriate.

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

Requirements

• 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 literacy or math coaches from Cambridge Public School District

Length of Contract

September 28 , 2026 through Decemeber 18, 2026

Contract Amount

Not Exceed $4020.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]