Literacy Tutor (Orton-Gillingham Certified)

Shady-Hill-School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced Literacy Tutor with Orton-Gillingham certification at the Associate level or higher to support students in Lower School (pre-K–4) on a contracted, hourly basis. The tutor will deliver multisensory, structured literacy instruction, tailored to each learner, with sessions scheduled during the day or after school as needed.

Ideal candidates bring warmth, adaptability, and a student-centered, developmentally appropriate approach, building trust

Qualifications

• Orton-Gillingham certification at the Associate level or higher is required.
• 3–5 years of prior experience supporting early literacy development in one-on-one or small-group settings.
• Strong understanding of structured literacy and the science of reading.
• Experience with literacy progress monitoring tools (e.g. DIBELS, PAST, running records).

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with Lower School students.
• Plan tutoring sessions to meet identified learning objectives.
• Document tutoring session objectives, accomplishments and future goals.
• Collaborate with Learning Resources team and classroom teachers to identify, track, and remediate learning weaknesses.
• Provide updates on students’ progress and continued areas of focus with parents and teachers as necessary.

Skills

Structured literacy

Multisensory instruction

Differentiated instruction

Student-centered approach

Education

Orton-Gillingham certification (Associate level or higher)

Tools

DIBELS

PAST

Running records

Job description

Literacy Tutor (Orton-Gillingham Certified)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5862617

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Shady Hill School is seeking experienced and skilled literacy tutors who hold Orton-Gillingham certification at the Associate Level or higher to work with students in Lower School (grades pre-K - 4) on a contracted, hourly basis. We are looking for educators who bring a student-centered, multisensory, developmentally responsive approach to reading instruction and can tailor support to individual learning needs. Tutoring sessions will focus on foundational literacy skills, including phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, and fluency. Tutoring sessions may be scheduled during the school day and/or after school, depending on student needs and tutor availability. This is an hourly, part-time position. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Orton-Gillingham-trained tutors bring a range of instructional styles: some lean more formal and clinical, while others take a more flexible and relational approach. At Shady Hill, we are looking for a tutor whose practice reflects our commitment to child-centered, developmentally appropriate instruction. The ideal candidate brings warmth, adaptability and a deep appreciation for each child’s unique learning journey, creating a supportive environment where students feel seen, capable and empowered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with Lower School students
• Plan tutoring sessions to meet identified learning objectives
• Document tutoring session objectives, accomplishments and future goals
• Collaborate with Learning Resources team and classroom teachers to identify, track, and remediate learning weaknesses
• Provide updates on students’ progress and continued areas of focus with parents and teachers as necessary

Qualifications:

• Orton-Gillingham certification at the Associate level or higher (Classroom educator certification alone does not meet the requirement)
• 3 - 5 years of prior experience supporting early literacy development in one-on-one or small-group settings
• Strong understanding of structured literacy and the science of reading
• Skilled at using multisensory, explicit, and systematic instruction to support reading, spelling and writing
• Experience with literacy progress monitoring tools (e.g. DIBELS, PAST, running records)
• Demonstrated success differentiating instruction to meet a range of learning profiles
• Ability to design engaging, targeted lessons that build student confidence and foundational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A demonstrated understanding of diversity and cultural competency through prior work with diverse populations
• Able to build trusting relationships with students, families and teachers
• Maintains a learner’s mindset and a problem-solving approach to new challenges

Tutors are paid on a per-session basis. The pay is $89 for a 40 minute session; $105 for a 50 minute session; and $125 for a 60 minute session.

Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mahlet Aklu , HR Generalist
• 178 Coolidge Hill
• Cambridge, MA 02138
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]