Part-Time Academic Tutor

FESSENDEN SCHOOL • Newton, MA

3d • $78 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Resources Academic Tutor provides one-on-one support to boys in Grades 5–9 who need additional help in subject areas, organization, executive functioning, and study skills. Tutors typically meet individually with students and provide differentiated instruction suited to a range of learning needs.

This is a part-time assignment anticipated to run from December 7, 2026, to March 12, 2027, with a possible extension depending on departmental needs. Tutoring takes place when school is in session, including afternoon and evening hours. Hours vary according to student needs and tutor availability. Compensation is $105 per 60-minute session; most sessions last 45 minutes and pay $77.75 per session.

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

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 in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents.
• Commitment to inclusion, social justice, diversity, and equity.
• Enthusiasm and ability to engage boys and build meaningful relationships.
• Commitment to boys and boys’ education.
• Current knowledge of curriculum and 21st-century learning and teaching.
• Eligibility to work in the United States; the School is unable to sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with students in a tutorial setting to support assignments and organization.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet 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 students’ 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 certifications 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