Pennsauken High-Impact Tutoring

Proximity Learning, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Proximity Learning, Inc. is seeking an In-Person Tutor to deliver high-impact tutoring to students in grades 5–8 at Pennsauken Public Schools during the school day.

You will provide small-group instruction in either ELA or Math, not both, with a tutor-to-student ratio of up to 4:1, and adapt to students several grade levels behind. Availability between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in grades 5–8, preferably in ELA or Math instruction.
• Ability to work with students below grade level, including those with IEPs or multilingual learners.
• Strong classroom management and small-group instructional skills.
• Comfortable working in both push-in and pull-out instructional settings.
• Reliable, in-person availability during the school day at Pennsauken sites.
• Background check and district-required clearances as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group tutoring sessions in ELA or Math during the school day.
• Adapt instruction to meet students two or more grade levels below.
• Track progress toward grade-level proficiency and program goals.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align tutoring with instruction.
• Maintain a supportive, engaging learning environment for sessions.
• Communicate with program coordinators about student progress and concerns.
• Maintain attendance and performance data records.

Skills

ELA instruction

Math instruction

Small-group instruction

Classroom management

Push-in/Pull-out

Attendance tracking

Multilingual learners

Job description

The In-Person Tutor will provide direct, high-impact academic tutoring to students in grades 5–8 at assigned Pennsauken Public Schools sites during the school day. Tutors will deliver small-group instruction in either ELA or Math (not both) to help close significant academic gaps and accelerate student achievement toward grade-level proficiency.

Site Assignment

Tutors will report on-site at one or both of the following locations to deliver services during the school day. Specific days and times have not yet been finalized.

Sessions May Take One Of Two Formats

• Push-in: Tutoring is delivered within the classroom (e.g., in a corner of the room) during the student's regular class period.
• Pull-out: The tutor and students relocate to a private location within the building for focused, small-group instruction.
• Grade levels served: 5th through 8th grade.
• Subject focus: Each student receives tutoring in either ELA or Math, not both.
• Tutor-to-student ratio: 1 tutor to up to 3 students, not to exceed 4 students per group.
• Most be available to work during the day between the hours of 9:00 AM EDT and 2:00 PM EDT.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group, high-impact tutoring sessions in ELA or Math to assigned students during the school day.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of students performing two or more grade levels below expectations.
• Track and monitor student progress toward grade-level proficiency and the program's 60% growth goal.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to align tutoring content with classroom instruction.
• Maintain a supportive, engaging learning environment for both push-in and pull-out sessions.
• Communicate regularly with program coordinators regarding student progress, attendance, and any concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of session attendance and student performance data.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in grades 5–8, preferably in ELA or Math instruction.
• Ability to work effectively with students performing below grade level, including those with IEPs or who are multilingual learners.
• Strong classroom management and small-group instructional skills.
• Comfortable working in both push-in and pull-out instructional settings.
• Reliable, in-person availability during the school day at assigned Pennsauken sites.
• Background check and any district-required clearances as applicable.