Full-Time Academic Tutor - Long-Term Substitute

FESSENDEN SCHOOL • Newton, MA

2d • $20,117 - $21,111 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fessenden School is seeking a full-time Academic Tutor to provide long-term substitute coverage from December 7, 2026, through March 12, 2027. The Learning Resources Academic Tutor provides one-on-one support to students in Grades 5–9 who need additional help in a variety of subject areas. Full-time tutors typically meet individually with 8–10 students two to three times per week. Tutoring takes place when school is in session and may occur in the afternoon and evening.

The tutor supports students with assignments and organization, provides differentiated instruction, and works in partnership with families, classroom teachers, and colleagues in the Learning Resources Department. The role also involves supporting students’ use of educational and assistive technology, participating in conferences and student support meetings, attending department and professional development meetings, and maintaining required certifications and training.

The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in 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 School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. It does not 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 use critical thinking, organization, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents.
• Commitment to boys and boys’ education.
• Current knowledge of curriculum and 21st-century learning and teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to inclusion, social justice, diversity, and equity.
• Enthusiasm and skill in engaging boys and building meaningful relationships.

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 Resource Department meetings.
• Attend professional development meetings, including three full-day and three afternoon sessions.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level