Part-time Math/Literacy Tutor, Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Salem Public Schools SY2024-2025

Job Title: Part-time Math/Literacy Tutor

Compensation: $25/hour

Responsible to: School Principal

About Salem Public Schools

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history.  Salem Public School educators are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement.  We respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community.  We seek individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Salem Public Schools has a clear equity statement and core values that guide and drive our work as an anti-racist organization. Applicants who have experienced working in urban schools and have bilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Witchcraft Heights Elementary School is seeking a Math/Literacy Tutor to support students in developing competence in basic mathematical skills, conceptual understanding, and problem solving. Instructional support will be delivered through individual and small group instruction.

Qualifications

Applicant must hold the following credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but working towards certification required.
• Minimum of 3-5 year teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or other ?education-related experience; evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations
• Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Essential Attributes:

• Holds an unwavering belief that every student in Salem can grow and succeed
• Is able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Has a strong work ethic, is self-directed, and has the ability to work independently
• Self-reflects and accepts feedback with a growth mindset

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small group instruction for students within the context of the classroom by using specialized instructional strategies to ensure success in mathematics.
• Plan and implement student-centered, engaging math lessons based on state standards that develop student critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, other available technology methods and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Provide progress-monitoring for students receiving additional supports.
• Maintain a weekly schedule; collaborate with others.
• Additional duties may be assigned. 

This position is for the school year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.