Literacy Tutor
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
- Orton-Gillingham certification at the Associate level or higher (Classroom educator certification alone does not meet the requirement)
- 3 - 5 years of prior experience supporting early literacy development in one-on-one or small-group settings
- Strong understanding of structured literacy and the science of reading
- Skilled at using multisensory explicit and systematic instruction to support reading spelling and writing
- Experience with literacy progress monitoring tools (e.g. DIBELS PAST running records)
- Demonstrated success differentiating instruction to meet a range of learning profiles
- Ability to design engaging targeted lessons that build student confidence and foundational skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A demonstrated understanding of diversity and cultural competency through prior work with diverse populations
- Able to build trusting relationships with students families and teachers
- Maintains a learners mindset and a problem-solving approach to new challenges
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About Company
Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 520 students (PreK - 8) and 70 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 th ... View more
