Full-time Tutor (Elementary, Dual Language (Spanish)), Bentley Academy Innovation School, Salem Public Schools [SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity , and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Bentley Academy Innovation School in partnership with the Multilingual Learner Department of Salem Public Schools launched a two-way immersion Spanish-English Dual Language program with two kindergarten classrooms during the 2020-2021 school year. The two-way immersion program will grow by one grade level each year. The school will add two 4th grade classrooms and a preschool classroom for school year 24–25. The goals of the program are for all students, regardless of language background, to become bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English, to achieve academically in all subjects at high levels, and to exhibit the skills and disposition of sociocultural competence. Bentley Academy Innovation School is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) tutor to support students in developing literacy, math, and critical thinking skills in both languages in its Dual Language program. Instructional support will be delivered through individual and small group instruction. All materials, tools, training, and coaching will be provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Teaching certification preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching, or other education-related experiences
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Provides individual and small group instruction and practice
Plans tutoring sessions based on recent data, classroom observations, and teacher consultation
Provides progress-monitoring for students receiving additional supports
Maintains a weekly schedule; collaborates with interventionists, coaches, classroom teachers