Academic Tutor - Part-Time

FESSENDEN SCHOOL • Newton, MA

6d • $78 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fessenden School is seeking a Part-Time Academic Tutor to provide one-on-one support for boys in Grades 5–9. This role focuses on assisting students with assignments, organization, executive functioning, and study skills across various subject areas. The tutor will work with students individually, communicate regularly with parents and teachers, and collaborate within the Learning Resources Department. The position requires incorporating educational technology and maintaining professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related subject
• Experience in supporting children in one-to-one or small group settings
• Successful criminal background check
• Current CPR/AED & first aid certification
• Child abuse prevention training

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to inclusion, social justice, diversity, and equity
• Enthusiasm and skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving
• Ability to serve among a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents
• Commitment to boys and boys’ education
• Current with curriculum and 21st century learning and teaching

Responsibilities

• Meet with individual students in a tutorial setting to provide support with assignments and organization
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs of a range of students
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, both orally and in writing, through emails and bi-annual reports
• Communicate and partner regularly and effectively with classroom teacher(s), both 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 in tutorial lessons and support student use of assistive technology in the classroom
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Attend Learning Resource Department meetings
• Attend professional development meetings (three full days and three afternoons)
• Maintain current CPR/AED & 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

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement (implied by professional development meetings)

What This Job Offers

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