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Tutor, SHS Tutoring Center, Salem High School, INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY [SY 2025-2026]
Multiple Positions
About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.
Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/.
Overview:
Join the SHS Tutoring Center team and make a difference in students’ academic success! Tutors provide one-on-one and small-group support in a friendly, collaborative environment. You’ll help students across a range of subjects, with opportunities to focus on writing, reading, and/or math. You may also visit Early College classes to offer 1:1 and small group tutoring support.
Roles & Responsibilities:
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy helping others learn, building relationships, and fostering a positive learning environment.
In this role, you will:
- Provide academic support to students in individual and small-group settings.
- Write brief session reports to track student/group progress.
- Communicate student progress to team members.
- Help promote the Tutoring Center to the school community.
- Assist with daily operations to keep the center running smoothly.
Position Details - SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
Hours: 70 minutes/week
Compensation: $500 stipend for SY 25-26 (Nov-June)
Supervisor- Alexandra Kirby, Early College Coordinator
Location- SHS Tutoring Center (2nd floor, SHS IMC)
This is a non-union, grant-funded position.
Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow schedule and program requirements.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.
- Comfort assisting in writing and/or math, guiding students through problem-solving and assignments.
- Previous tutoring experience, familiarity with tutoring strategies and best practices, and experience working in a high school setting preferred.
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
- Familiarity with general academic subjects.
- Advanced proficiency in writing, reading, and/or math is a plus.
How to Apply
Email your cover letter, resume, and availability to Alexandra Kirby at akirby@salemk12.org.
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.