One-on-One Academic Tutor for Grades 5–9

Association of Independent Schools in New England; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fessenden School in West Newton, MA seeks a Learning Resources Academic Tutor to provide one-on-one support for boys in grades 5–9 who need additional help across various subjects. Typical duties include meeting with students, differentiating instruction, and communicating with families and teachers to support student growth.

The role runs full-time during the school year, with tutoring sessions both during and after school hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject.
• Experience in supporting children in one-to-one or small group settings.
• Successful criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Meet with individual students in a tutorial setting to provide support with assignments and organization.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs of a range of students.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, both orally and in writing through emails and bi-annual reports.
• Communicate and partner regularly and effectively with classroom teacher(s), both orally and in writing.
• Collaborate with teachers and colleagues in the Learning Resources Department.
• Facilitate parent-teacher conferences and attend Student Support Team meetings as needed.
• Incorporate educational technology in tutorial lessons and support student use of assistive technology in the classroom.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Attend Learning Resource Department meetings.
• Attend professional development meetings (three full day and three afternoon).
• Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training.
• Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support or the School.

Skills

One-to-one tutoring

Differentiated instruction

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject

Job description

The Fessenden School in West Newton, MA seeks a Learning Resources Academic Tutor to provide one-on-one support for boys in grades 5–9 who need additional help across various subjects. Typical duties include meeting with students, differentiating instruction, and communicating with families and teachers to support student growth.

The role runs full-time during the school year, with tutoring sessions both during and after school hours.