High School Language Arts Acceleration Tutor

Farmington Public Schools (CT); River Glen (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

LTD

Sick days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Language Arts Tutor at Farmington High School. Position is 6.5 hours per day, school year and includes health insurance, $30,000 life insurance & LTD, 12 sick days, 3 personal days and 8 paid holidays.

Tutors provide instructional support and reinforcement of the instructional program under teacher supervision, collaborate with teachers to monitor progress, and design targeted interventions for students in need.

Qualifications

• Candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree (degree in English preferred).
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with students and collaborate with teachers.
• Consideration will be given to references, ability to follow directions, and relevant life/work experiences with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams of teachers to monitor student progress in English classes and design interventions.
• Join teachers' team meetings to support curriculum development and instructional opportunities.
• Assist Social Studies teachers with differentiated activities in their classrooms.
• Provide individual or small group tutorials for students assigned by teachers or who drop in.
• Collaborate with the department leader to promote self-direction, reflection, and student ownership over writing.
• Participate in relevant professional development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English

Job description

High School Language Arts Acceleration Tutor JobID: 2825

• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Farmington High School
• Date Available: 08/27/2026

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Language Arts Tutor at Farmington High School. Position is 6.5 hours per day, school year and includes health insurance, $30,000 life insurance & LTD, 12 sick days, 3 personal days and 8 paid holidays.

General Description and Duties:

Tutors provide instructional support and/or reinforcement of the instructional program for selected students under the supervision of a teacher. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers.

Qualifications:

• Candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree (degree in English preferred)
• Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
• Consideration will be given to the following:
  • references that indicate the candidate possesses the skills required for this position
  • ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form
  • Various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with teams of teachers to monitor student progress in heterogeneously grouped English classes and designs interventions for those in need.
• Joins teachers' team meetings, as needed, to support curriculum development and identify opportunities for instructional support.
• Assists Social Studies teachers with differentiated activities in their classrooms.
• Provides individual or small group tutorials for students assignedby classroom teachers as well as to students who drop in to the Tutorial as needed.
• Works with the Social Studies department leader to develop practices to promote self-direction, reflection, and student ownership over the writing process.
• Participates in relevant professional development.

Salary:

$28.18 - $$31.48 per hour based on experience (per FPSEU contract)

WORK SCHEDULE:

180 days (School Year Calendar)

STARTING DATE:

August 27, 2026 or as soon as filled

The Farmington Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.