Pennsauken High-Impact Tutoring

Proximity Learning, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Proximity Learning, Inc. in Philadelphia area seeks an In-Person Tutor to provide high-impact tutoring for students in grades 5–8 at Pennsauken Public Schools sites during the school day. Tutors deliver small-group instruction in either ELA or Math, not both, to help close gaps and move students toward grade-level proficiency.

Tutors report on-site at Pennsauken locations; sessions may be push-in or pull-out, with groups of up to 4 students, during 9:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT windows.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring students in grades 5–8.
• Ability to support students two or more grade levels below.
• Strong classroom management for small groups.

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 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 with classroom instruction.
• Maintain a supportive, engaging learning environment for push-in and pull-out sessions.
• Communicate regularly with program coordinators regarding student progress, attendance, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of session attendance and student performance data.

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.