What are the responsibilities and job description for the Excel Tutoring Tutor position at Cambridge Public Schools?
Description of Service Opportunity:
Excel Tutoring gives students additional time with a caring, skilled adult to work on the literacy or math skills and concepts that will help them be more successful in grade-level learning. Tutors work with a consistent small group of no more than four students and receive paid preparation time and instructional support.
Tutors provide focused, relationship-based small-group instruction in literacy or math. Working with a consistent group of up to four students, tutors use district-aligned approaches and materials to respond to students’ identified learning needs, build confidence, and strengthen access to grade-level learning.
What you will do:
-Plan and facilitate small-group tutoring sessions in literacy or math for a consistent group of up to four students, using district-approved instructional materials and approaches.
-Build strong relationships with students and create a welcoming, engaging tutoring environment where students feel known, supported, and successful.
-Collaborate with the Lead Tutor (literacy/math coach) to review student data, understand the group’s priority learning needs, plan tutoring sessions, and monitor academic progress.
-Use research-based literacy or math practices aligned with district approaches and priorities, including clear modeling, purposeful practice, questioning, feedback, and checks for understanding.
-Use student work and brief checks for understanding to monitor progress and adjust instruction with support from the Lead Tutor.
-Maintain required student attendance and brief session records in the district-designated system.
-Share student progress with families and caregivers in coordination with the Lead Tutor and school-based tutoring team.
-Participate in required preparation, professional learning, and coaching or feedback throughout the session.
-Tutors are responsible for direct instruction. The Lead Tutor provides instructional guidance and coaching, while the Site Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the program.
What we are looking for:
-Appropriate Massachusetts educator licensure in elementary, early childhood, English, ESL, mathematics, moderate disabilities, or reading/specialist areas.
-Experience providing academic support to students who are currently performing below grade-level expectations.
-Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and small-group instructional skills.
-Ability to use student data, student work, and feedback to adjust instruction.
-Priority will be given to regularly appointed CPS educators.
Fall 2026 schedule and compensation:
-Preparation: week of 9/28/26
-Session I: 10/5-12/18/26
-Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from school dismissal to late bus; Lead Tutor support includes preparation/coaching time outside direct tutoring
-Compensation: $60/hour; up to $3,300 for the fall session.
Please note that your hourly rate is depending upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate.
Requirements:
Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in one of the following areas: Elementary (1-6), Moderate Disabilities (preK-8, 5-12), Early Childhood (preK-2), English (5-12), English as a Second Language (preK-6, 5-12), Math (1-6, 5-8), or Reading Specialist (all levels) required.
Experience providing academic support for students who are currently performing below grade level
Priority will be given to regularly appointed literacy or math coaches from Cambridge Public School District
Length of Contract:
September 28 , 2026 through Decemeber 18, 2026
Contract Amount
Not Exceed $3300.00
Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement
or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than
40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours