Literacy Interventionist

Harvard Graduate School of Education; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly staff meetings

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education is seeking experienced teachers to provide high-quality instruction as part of a BRIDGES Lab study conducted in Chelsea and Revere. The role involves delivering structured lessons in small groups of 2–3 students at local schools and administering learner assessments.

This is a part-time position with training during the first week, weekly meetings, and a pay rate of $28/hour.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching reading is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with elementary students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, organized, and able to follow structured lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Implement structured instructional lessons to small groups of 2-3 grade students on site at local schools.
• Follow provided lesson materials and assessment procedures with consistency.
• Support student engagement and participation.
• Attend required training and implement the program as designed.
• Communicate with project staff as needed.
• Attend weekly meetings with the research team.

Skills

Reading instruction

Elementary student engagement

Communication skills

Education

Certified teacher (current or retired)

Job description

We are seeking experienced teachers (including experienced teachers or individuals with tutoring experience) to provide high-quality instruction as part of a research study occurring in Chelsea and Revere. Staff will also help administer assessments of student learning.

This position is part of a research study conducted by the BRIDGES Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, testing a small-group literacy program for elementary school students. The goal of the study is to evaluate the program’s effectiveness in improving students’ literacy skills, particularly for students with risk for learning difficulties.

This is a structured, part-time role working directly with students in small-group settings. The position is ideal for educators looking for meaningful, flexible work without full-time classroom responsibilities.

• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: Approximately 15-18 weeks. Limited additional hours (up to 14 hours per week) may be available after the initial period.
• Schedule: up to 20 hours per week
• Training: Required training during the first week, weekly training meetings during subsequent weeks
• Pay Rate: $28/hour
• Location: Chelsea and Revere school sites

Responsibilities:

• Implement structured instructional lessons to small groups of 2-3 grade students on site at local schools
• Follow provided lesson materials and assessment procedures with consistency
• Support student engagement and participation
• Attend required training and implement the program as designed
• Communicate with project staff as needed
• Attend weekly meetings with the research team

Qualifications:

• Certified teacher preferred (current or retired)
• Experience teaching reading is preferred, but not required
• Experience working with elementary students
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable following structured lesson plans
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Requirements:

• Must pass CORI and fingerprint background checks (employment contingent on clearance)
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to assigned school sites
• Must be available for the full duration of the program