Math Tutor- Part Time

Middletown Public Schools • Middletown, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Math Tutor delivers intensive, small-group mathematics instruction to middle school students through the Connecticut High Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Program. Tutors work consistently with the same small groups, with a maximum 1:4 student-to-tutor ratio, to accelerate learning, close academic gaps, and build mastery of foundational and grade-level math concepts. The role collaborates with classroom teachers and school staff to align tutoring with daily core curriculum standards.

Tutoring is conducted in person during the school day at least three times per week. Tutors use Connecticut State Standards-aligned instructional materials, monitor student progress through formative assessments and attendance records, and communicate performance updates to teachers, district project leaders, and data teams. This is a part-time, non-benefited, grant-funded position scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., for 21 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Requirements

• Experience working with students in a small-group setting is required.
• Math content knowledge through grade 8 is required.
• Ability to perform essential duties accurately, efficiently, safely, and within established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, coworkers, supervisors, administrators, and other relevant parties.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and follow procedures, directions, and supervisory guidance.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, manage time, maintain accurate records, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to use computers, software, equipment, tools, machinery, or other technology required for the position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate reliability, and maintain professional conduct.
• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, electronically, or by other appropriate means.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, climb stairs, and move throughout the work environment as required.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail, follow procedures, exercise judgment, and manage multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based mathematics instruction to small groups of no more than four students at a time.
• Conduct in-person tutoring sessions at least three times per week during designated school-day periods.
• Use Connecticut State Standards-aligned materials to strengthen prerequisite skills while focusing on grade-level content and core curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers, district project leaders, and data teams to coordinate tutoring with classroom instruction and track student progress.
• Administer formative assessments, record attendance, track student growth against benchmark goals, and provide performance updates.
• Maintain accurate records, follow established procedures and directions, protect confidential information, and perform assigned duties consistent with District expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed