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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 school’s 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 math tutors to work with students in Lower School (grades pre-K – 4) and/or Middle School (grades 5 – 8) on a contracted, hourly basis. We are looking for educators who bring a student-centered, developmentally responsive approach to math instruction and can tailor support to individual learning needs. Candidates may work with students in Lower School and/or Middle School, depending on experience and availability. This is an hourly, part-time position with flexible hours, including traditional school hours and after school hours. This position is not eligible for benefits. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students
• Plan tutoring sessions to meet identified learning objectives based on assessment results and discussions with the student’s classroom teachers and parents
• 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

Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of prior experience teaching elementary and/or middle school mathematics
• Familiarity with student-centered math interventions and progress monitoring
• Strong background in helping students develop number sense, fast fluency, and conceptual understanding
• Ability to ground instruction in student reasoning and sense-making
• Experience using a multisensory approach to teach math concepts
• Skilled at providing targeted practice and incorporating real-world contexts
• Demonstrated success differentiating instruction across a range of learning profiles and grade levels
• Ability to build on student strategies while guiding them toward efficient problem-solving approaches
• 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 learner’s mindset and a problem-solving approach to new challenges

To apply: please send a cover letter and resume to apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Math Tutor” in the subject line of the email. 

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.