Literacy Tutor (Orton-Gillingham Certified)
Literacy Tutor (Orton-Gillingham Certified)
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07-06-2025
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About Shady Hill School:Since 1915 Shady Hill a school of approximately 530 students (PreK - Grade 8) and 90 faculty has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school. We seek to develop independent joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The schools program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore we seek to hire teachers who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence equity and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.About the position:Shady Hill School is seeking experienced and skilled literacy tutors who hold Orton-Gillingham certification at the Associate Level or higher to work with students in Lower School (grades pre-K - 4) on a contracted hourly basis. We are looking for educators who bring a student-centered multisensory developmentally responsive approach to reading instruction and can tailor support to individual learning needs. Tutoring sessions will focus on foundational literacy skills including phonological awareness decoding encoding and fluency. Tutoring sessions may be scheduled during the school day and/or after school depending on student needs and tutor availability. This is an hourly part-time position. This position is not eligible for benefits. Instructional Approach: Orton-Gillingham-trained tutors bring a range of instructional styles: some lean more formal and clinical while others take a more flexible and relational approach. At Shady Hill we are looking for a tutor whose practice reflects our commitment to child-centered developmentally appropriate instruction. The ideal candidate brings warmth adaptability and a deep appreciation for each childs unique learning journey creating a supportive environment where students feel seen capable and empowered. Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with Lower School students
- Plan tutoring sessions to meet identified learning objectives
- Document tutoring session objectives accomplishments and future goals
- Collaborate with Learning Resources team and classroom teachers to identify track and remediate learning weaknesses
- Provide updates on students progress and continued areas of focus with parents and teachers as necessary
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Part-Time
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