Full-Time Academic Tutor - Long-Term Substitute

Fessenden School • West Newton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Resources Academic Tutor provides one-on-one academic support to boys 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, including afternoons and evenings. This is a long-term substitute position scheduled from December 7, 2026, through March 12, 2027.

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 within an inclusive and joyful community.

The tutor supports students with assignments and organization, differentiates instruction, communicates and collaborates with parents and teachers, and works with colleagues in the Learning Resources Department. The role also involves supporting the use of educational and assistive technology, participating in conferences and meetings, attending professional development, and maintaining required certifications and training. The salary for the stated assignment period is $20,117–$21,111, based on experience.

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 within a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents.
• Commitment to boys and boys’ education.
• Current knowledge of curriculum and 21st-century learning and teaching.
• Current CPR/AED and first aid certification and 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with students in a tutorial setting to support assignments and organization.
• Provide differentiated instruction for students with a range of learning needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents orally and in writing, including through emails and biannual reports.
• Communicate and partner regularly 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, including three full-day and three afternoon meetings.
• 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