Middle School Math Tutor; Grades 5-8

About the position

Shady Hill School is seeking an experienced and skilled math tutor to work with students in 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. 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.

• 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 math teacher and parents
• Document tutoring session objectives, accomplishments, and future goals
• Collaborate with Learning Resources team and math teacher to identify, track, and remediate learning weaknesses
• Provide updates on students’ progress and continued areas of focus with parents and teachers as necessary

• 3‑5 years of prior experience teaching or tutoring middle school mathematics
• Familiarity with student‑centered math interventions and progress monitoring
• 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

Please send a cover letter and resume to apply. Please be sure to include “MS 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.