Tutors SY26/27: Career Academy

Young World Physical Education; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Lowell, Massachusetts is seeking a Part-Time Tutor to provide individual and small group tutoring in reading or math ESL and other content areas to high school students. This role requires experience with Limited English Proficient students and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, along with a preference for an ESL teaching certificate. The position involves working 15 hours per week, with a focus on enhancing academic performance through various innovative strategies.

Qualifications

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts ESL teaching certificate preferred.
• Proficient in the language of the specialty school.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual tutoring in reading and math to high school students.
• Maintain student portfolios and records.
• Work with Limited English Proficient students under teacher supervision.

Skills

ESL teaching techniques

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 5811221

Application Deadline: June 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: July 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Overview:

Tutor

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group tutoring in reading or math ESL, math and other content areas to high school students.
• Maintain student portfolio; maintain appropriate records; communicate with parent/guardian.
• Assume a leadership role in supporting and encouraging teachers in managing the following areas:
• Provide ESL and content area tutoring to Limited English Proficient students in small groups or one-to-one under supervision of the ESL, classroom and/or content area teacher.
• Work in close collaboration with ESL, classroom and content area teachers servicing Limited English Proficient students.
• Support and instruct Limited English Proficient students in content area curriculum using sheltered English immersion strategies.
• Meet with classroom teachers/grade level team on a regular basis for joint curriculum planning and student assessment.
• Administer oral English proficiency assessments, if trained, and other academic performance assessments to Limited English Proficient students.
• Monitor and report on progress of former Limited English Proficient Students.
• Contribute to the decisions of the Language Assessment Team.
• Maintain relevant student records.
• Work effectively with parents to explain the goals of the ELE program.
• Work 15 hours per week at Lowell High School.
• Attend district-wide professional development trainings for tutors.
• Meet as needed with the Student Support Specialists for English Language Education at Central Office.

At all times the tutor will work under direct supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications

A Commonwealth of Massachusetts English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching certificate appropriate to grade level, preferred. SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred.

• A Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university required.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years experience teaching students with a language other than English, preferred.
• Proficiency in the language of the specialty school or in the language(s) of the Low Incidence students, preferred if applicable.
• Willing to be trained to administer the ACCESS assessment, preferred.
• Ability to implement and support innovative strategies to enhance academic performance of Limited English Proficient students.
• Ability and experience in implementing various ESL teaching techniques including sheltered English.
• Ability to work in collaboration with classroom teachers servicing Limited English Proficient, Low Incidence and recently reclassified students.
• Cultural sensitivity and interest in diverse student populations.
• Able to communicate effectively in English with building administrators, teaching and support staff, students, and parents.

Position Type

Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Angela Say, HR Assistant Generalist
• 155 Merrimack Street, 4th Floor
• Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]