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.

Posted: 25-Jun-26

Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Type:
Part Time

Categories:
Tutor

• 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

Tutors are paid on a per-session basis. The pay is $89 for a 40 minute session; $105 for a 50 minute session; and $125 for a 60 minute session.

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States.

Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

For over 100 years, Shady Hill has been a leader in progressive elementary and middle school education and teacher training. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. As a diverse school, we believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all.

Therefore, we seek to hire faculty and staff who share our vision. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off.