Literacy Tutor - Part time

Sizer School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Sizer School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is seeking a Literacy Tutor (Part-time) to provide targeted reading support to middle and high school students. The role involves small-group instruction (about three students) with a focus on improving reading comprehension and literacy skills.

The position is approximately 10 hours per week during the school year, paying 40 USD per hour. Training in research-based literacy strategies will be provided, and the weekly schedule will be set based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of experience working with adolescents.
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and high school students.
• Ability to provide instruction to students with different needs.
• Willingness to learn and implement research-based literacy practices.
• Ability to participate in training and coaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to students.
• Dependability and organization; collaborative work with staff.
• Ability to pass CORI and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide literacy instruction to small groups of approximately three students.
• Support reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and other literacy skills.
• Provide targeted instruction based on identified strengths and needs.
• Work with students with significant gaps in literacy skills.
• Implement research-based literacy strategies from school training.
• Reinforce skills learned in English/ELA classes.
• Help students understand increasingly complex texts.
• Encourage confident, independent readers.
• Modify instruction based on progress and needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, intervention staff, and admins.
• Communicate progress with school staff.
• Maintain records of participation and progress.
• Use assessment information to guide instruction.
• Establish positive relationships with students.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Communication

Adolescent engagement

Collaboration

Professional boundaries

Education

Bachelor's degree (accredited college/university)

Experience with adolescents

Job description

Literacy Tutor - Part time

Sizer School - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5943570

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

The Literacy Tutor provides targeted reading and literacy support to middle and high school students. The tutor will work primarily with students in small groups of approximately three students, providing focused instruction based on individual student needs.

The tutor will work especially with students who have significant literacy skill gaps and require intensive support. The school will provide training in research-based approaches to literacy instruction, including strategies designed to support students with the greatest reading and literacy knowledge and skills gaps.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with adolescents, can build positive relationships with students, and is able to provide structured, encouraging, and engaging literacy instruction.

This is a part-time position of approximately 10 hours per week during the school year. The position pays $40 per hour. The specific weekly schedule will be established based on student needs and the school's instructional schedule.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide literacy instruction to students in small groups of approximately three students.
• Support students in developing reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and other foundational literacy skills.
• Provide targeted instruction based on students' identified strengths and areas of need.
• Work with students who demonstrate significant gaps in reading and literacy skills.
• Implement research-based literacy strategies and interventions provided through school training and support.
• Reinforce literacy skills and strategies taught in students' regular English/language arts classes.
• Help students develop strategies for understanding increasingly complex texts.
• Encourage students to become more confident and independent readers.
• Modify instruction and activities based on students' progress and learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special educators, intervention staff, and administrators.
• Communicate regularly with appropriate school staff regarding student progress.
• Maintain records of student participation, instructional focus, and progress.
• Use school-provided assessment information and student work to help guide instruction.
• Establish positive, respectful relationships with students.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and student confidentiality.
• Follow all school policies and procedures regarding student safety and supervision.
• Participate in school-provided literacy training, coaching, and relevant meetings as requested.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of prior professional experience working with adolescents.
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and high school students.
• Ability to provide instruction and support to students with different academic needs and skill levels.
• Willingness to learn and implement research-based literacy instructional practices.
• Ability to participate in training and coaching provided by the school.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with students.
• Dependability, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively with school staff.
• Ability to pass CORI and National Criminal Background Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience providing tutoring, literacy intervention, academic support, or classroom instruction.
• Experience working with middle and/or high school students in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with reading intervention strategies and methods for supporting struggling readers.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Tutor

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sizer School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment ofany type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, nationalorigin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Arthur Unobskey , Principal
• 500 Rindge Road
• Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]