TUTOR (5 hours per week)

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a tutor to support a secondary student at Westfield High School. The position is 5 hours per week at a part-time level.

Tutors travel to students' homes or local libraries, schedule sessions, and provide feedback on progress to families and teachers. A bachelor’s degree or current teacher certification is preferred, with strong communication and tutoring experience.

Applicants must be able to travel within the Westfield area and collaborate with school staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a teaching certification program.
• Experience tutoring students.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide private instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Travel to students' homes, libraries or schools.
• Schedule tutoring appointments with students and parents.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote learning.
• Monitor student progress and adapt tutoring plans as needed.
• Communicate progress to students, parents or teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators or counselors.

Skills

Experience tutoring students

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in teacher certification

Job description

TUTOR (5 hours per week)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948633

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of tutor:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance or prepare for academic tests.
• Travel to students’ homes, libraries or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
• Schedule tutoring appointments with students and/or their parents.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories or computer centers.
• Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
• Assess students’ progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Communicate students’ progress to students, parents or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone or by email.
• Collaborate with students’ teachers, school administrators or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans or assess student progress.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

REPORTS TO:

Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services

3 hours per week for a secondary student

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions Westfield School Committee

Position Type:

Part-time

Salary:

$19 to $45 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Welcome to Westfield High School, Special Services

Mission StatementThe mission of Westfield High School is to provide studentswith experiences that contributeto a solid foundation ofknowledge, skills, and attitudes on which students can buildresponsible, fulfilling,self-directed lives.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Academic ExpectationsDemonstrate the ability to read, write andcommunicate effectively.Demonstrate the ability to think critically.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Social ExpectationRecognize the value of a healthy and productive lifestyle.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Civic ExpectationDemonstrate respect for our diverse society.Appreciate the importance of and contribute,

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or enrolled in a teaching certification program at a college or university
  • Experience tutoring students
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work successfully with staff and students

  Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Heneghan
• 94 North Elm Street
• Suite 101
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]