Middle School Reading Tutor 2026-27

Galvin Middle School; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Galvin Middle School in Canton, MA is seeking a part-time Middle School Reading Tutor for the 2026-27 year to support Grade 6 students in reading intervention. The role features a 16–19.5 hour work week, five days per week, with a start in late September through late May.

Ideal candidates will use targeted, evidence-based materials, monitor progress with notes, and contribute progress reports. Collaboration with grade teams, ELA leadership, and instructional staff is expected.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with delivering targeted small group instruction using district materials.
• Ability to create lesson plans aligned to standards with differentiation.
• Experience tracking student progress and writing concise progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted small group instruction with data-driven guidance.
• Plan lessons aligned with state and district standards.
• Provide formative feedback and ask analytical questions to engage students.
• Collaborate with Grade 6 teams, ELA Dept Head, Principals, and Instructional Coach.
• Prepare and share progress reports for students on caseload.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with teams

Data-informed instruction

Formative assessment

Strong communication

Growth mindset

Equity in education

Small group instruction

Enthusiasm for math

Education

MA Elementary Certification

SEI Endorsement

Tools

RTI framework

Job description

Middle School Reading Tutor 2026-27

Canton Public Schools Galvin Middle School - Canton, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924307

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

TheCanton PublicSchools is looking for a part-time reading tutor to work with Grade6 students in need of reading intervention. The tutor schedule is anticipated to be5 days/week totaling between 16-19.5 total hours per week beginning inlate September throughlate May.

Preferred candidates will have familiarity with delivering targeted small group instruction based on current assessment data. Tutors plan for small group instruction using district provided high quality, evidence based materials. Tutors will be required to keep notes on student progress and will participate in writing brief progress reports for students on their caseload.

Tutors will work collaboratively with the Grade 6 teams, the ELA Dept Head, Principals, and theInstructional Coach.

Qualified candidates will:

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to educational equity and instructional excellence
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all learners
• Create lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drive instruction through formative assessment and differentiation
• Provide consistent, immediate feedback on student learning and ask analytical questions that elicit students' responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration in analyzing data in order to positively impact student learning
• Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators
• Possess a growth mindset and openness to different approaches to learning
• Bring enthusiasm and excitement to learning math
• Possess effective communication skills
• Deliver small group instruction

Additional Requirements:

• MA Elementary Certification preferred
• SEI Endorsement preferred
• Familiarity with RTI
• Experience using research based reading programs
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts Math Curriculum Frameworks
• Familiarity withscience of reading alignedpractices and the reading workshop model

Hourly rate: starting at $33.31

Canton Public Schools strive to develop students who are competent and creative thinkers, curious and confident learners, and compassionate citizens.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristen Morgan , ELA Dept Head
• Canton Public Schools
• Phone: [phone] x3141
• Email: [e-mail]