Part-Time Academic Tutor

Fessenden School • West Newton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9 in West Newton, Massachusetts. Its mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community.

The Learning Resources Academic Tutor provides one-on-one support to boys in Grades 5–9 who need additional help in various subject areas, organization, executive functioning, and study skills. The school has a short-term assignment from December 7, 2026, to March 12, 2027, with the possibility of an extension. Tutoring takes place when school is in session, including afternoons and evenings. Hours vary according to departmental needs and tutor availability.

Compensation is $105 per 60-minute session. Most sessions are 45 minutes and are paid at $77.75 per session. Applicants should submit an application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references through the school’s career site. The school encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; the school cannot sponsor visas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related subject.
• Experience supporting children in one-to-one or small-group settings.
• Successful criminal background check.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, organization, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to serve a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents.
• Commitment to boys and boys’ education.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to inclusion, social justice, diversity, and equity.
• Enthusiasm and skills in engaging boys and building meaningful relationships.
• Current knowledge of curriculum and 21st-century learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with students in a tutorial setting to support assignments and organization.
• Provide differentiated instruction to address the learning needs of a range of students.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents orally and in writing, including through emails and bi-annual reports.
• Communicate and partner regularly and effectively with classroom teachers, 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 into tutorial lessons and support student use of assistive technology in the classroom.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Attend Learning Resources Department meetings.
• Attend professional development meetings during scheduled tutoring days.
• Maintain current CPR/AED and first aid certification, and child abuse prevention training.
• Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support or the School.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level