A Tutor works with students who need additional help or review. Provides instruction in an academic subject, or reviews a particular class lesson, or assists with preparing for a test. Works with students one-on-one or in a small group, and usually meets with students outside of school.
High School Language Arts Acceleration Tutor Farmington Public Schools (CT) - 2.7 Farmington, CT Job Details $28.18 - $31.48 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Qualifications Student supervision Student progress monitoring Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Faculty collaboration Differentiated instruction Tutorial sessions experience Experience working with high schoolers Small group instruction Collaborative curriculum development Bachelor's degree in English Bachelor's degree Academic interventions Working with students Teaching English language arts English Student progress notes Entry level Group tutoring
Full Job Description JobID:
2825
Position Type:
Tutors/Reading Acceleration Tutor Date Posted:
8/25/2026
Location:
Farmington High School Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Language Arts Tutor at Farmington High School. Position is 6.5 hours per day, school year and includes health insurance, $30,000 life insurance & LTD, 12 sick days, 3 personal days and 8 paid holidays.
General Description and Duties:
Tutors provide instructional support and/or reinforcement of the instructional program for selected students under the supervision of a teacher. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers.
Qualifications:
Candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree (degree in English preferred) Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers. Consideration will be given to the following: references that indicate the candidate possesses the skills required for this position ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form Various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with teams of teachers to monitor student progress in heterogeneously grouped English classes and designs interventions for those in need. Joins teachers' team meetings, as needed, to support curriculum development and identify opportunities for instructional support. Assists Social Studies teachers with differentiated activities in their classrooms. Provides individual or small group tutorials for students assigned by classroom teachers as well as to students who drop in to the Tutorial as needed. Works with the Social Studies department leader to develop practices to promote self-direction, reflection, and student ownership over the writing process. Participates in relevant professional development.
Salary:
$28.18 - $$31.48 per hour based on experience (per FPSEU contract)
WORK SCHEDULE
180 days (School Year Calendar)
STARTING DATE
August 27, 2026 or as soon as filled
APPLICATIONS
Please apply online at www.fpsct.org The Farmington Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.