Literacy Tutor - Systemwide (Part Time Position) 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools invites applications for a part-time Literacy Tutor Systemwide position for the 2026-2027 school year. The role centers on providing instructional support under the direction of the classroom teacher to elementary students in Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies, primarily in small groups.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree, with priority given to certified teachers; non-certified with relevant experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Priority will be given to certified teachers.

Responsibilities

• Instruct small groups of students in Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies using approved curriculum.
• Reinforce instructional lessons presented by classroom teacher to enhance learning.
• Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Communicate with classroom teachers regularly and provide progress reports.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Literacy Tutor - Systemwide (Part Time Position) 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936803

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Literacy Tutor Systemwide (Part Time) Long Term Suspended Students

REPORTS TO: Supervisors of Teaching and Learning

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is accountable for providing instructional support under the direction of the classroom teacher to elementary school students in the areas of Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies. The main focus of instructional support is centered on small group instruction. Individual is to use sound judgment consistent with Rules and Regulations of the Worcester Public Schools.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for instructing small groups of students in the areas of Language Arts (including Reading & Writing), Science, Math and Social Studies. Such instruction to be consistent with approved curriculum.
2. Responsible for reinforcing instructional lessons as presented by classroom teacher to enhance learning and understanding.
3. Responsible for utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of students.
4. Responsible for communicating with classroom teachers on a regular basis and providing reports required for assessing the progress and accomplishments of students.
5. Responsible for achieving established district curriculum outcomes.
6. Responsible for implementing effective techniques in the areas of classroom management/discipline and behavior reinforcement, consistent with the direction provided by the building principal and classroom teacher.
7. Responsible for contributing to a warm and open atmosphere so that all students will have the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential.
8. Responsible for working with the classroom teacher to foster greater understanding within the school community by means of open communications with school staff, students, parents and other interested community members.
9. Responsible for providing assistance to any substitute teacher who is assigned in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
10. Responsible for performing in an emergency situation duty work when required to do so by building principal. This duty work may involve such areas as lunch duty, recess duty, line duty, and bus duty.
11. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
12. Responsible for performance of other job-related duties as assigned by building principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Priority will be given to certified teachers.
• In the event a certified teacher is not available who possesses the required skills, consideration will be given to non-certified individuals who have demonstrated experience in the areas needed.

WORK YEAR:

180 Pupil Session Days

WORK DAY:

Approximately 3 hours per day, no more than 15 hour per week. Specific schedule to be determined by supervisor.

RATE OF PAY: $35.42 per hour

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: upto $35 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Tutor

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Samuel FanFan , Principal, North High School
• 150 Harrington Way
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
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• Email: [e-mail]