Academic Tutor - Part-Time

Job DetailsJob Location: The Fessenden School - West Newton, MA 02465Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $77.75 - $77.75 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Exempt / SalariedAbout Us

The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. Our mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of boys.

Position Summary 

The Learning Resources Academic Tutor provides one-on-one support for boys in Grades 5–9 who have been identified as needing additional support in any of a variety of subject areas, as well as organization, executive functioning, and study skills. Academic Tutors typically meet one-on-one with students.

Schedule

School year 2026-2027
Tutoring takes place when School is in session, as well as in the afternoon and evening; hours are variable based on need and Tutor availability

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Meet with individual students in a tutorial setting to provide support with assignments and organization
Provide differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs of a range of students
Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, both orally and in writing, through emails and bi-annual reports
Communicate and partner regularly and effectively with classroom teacher(s), both 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 in tutorial lessons and support student use of assistive technology in the classroom
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Attend Learning Resource Department meetings
Attend professional development meetings (three full days and three afternoons)
Maintain current CPR/AED & 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

Desired Qualities 

Commitment to inclusion, social justice, diversity, and equity 
Enthusiasm and skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving
Ability to serve among a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents
Commitment to boys and boys’ education
Current with curriculum and 21st century learning and teaching

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related subject
Experience in supporting children in one-to-one or small group settings
Successful criminal background check

Compensation

60-minute sessions are $105/hour. Most sessions are 45 minutes and are paid at $77.75 per session.

To Apply

Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
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