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

thefessendenschool; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 124,000; Part 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 help with assignments, organization, and study skills. Tutors typically meet individually with students.

Sessions occur during the school year 2026-2027, with afternoon/evening hours; compensation includes 60-minute sessions at $105 and most sessions are 45 minutes at $77.75.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject.
• Experience 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 and professional development sessions.
• Maintain CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training.

Skills

One-on-one tutoring

Small group tutoring

Communication skills

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 help with assignments, organization, and study skills. Tutors typically meet individually with students.

Sessions occur during the school year 2026-2027, with afternoon/evening hours; compensation includes 60-minute sessions at $105 and most sessions are 45 minutes at $77.75.