Job Title:

Math Tutor - Middle School & High School (Part-Time)

Location:

Putnam, CT Employer:

Putnam Public Schools Pay Rate:

$60.00 / hour

Job Type:

Part-Time | Grant-Funded Job Summary Putnam Public Schools is seeking knowledgeable, patient, and engaging Math Tutors to support students at Putnam Middle School or Putnam High School . In this role, you will work closely with middle and high school students in individual and small-group settings to strengthen foundational math skills, reinforce classroom curriculum, build problem-solving confidence, and foster mathematical persistence. You will collaborate directly with classroom teachers to align instruction with learning standards and help students achieve real-world success.

Schedule & Hours Job Type:

Part-Time (Grant-Funded)

Middle School Position:

15 hours per week (3 hours per day, scheduled between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. based on programming needs)

High School Position:

Every other school day, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Benefits:

This part-time position is not eligible for benefits.

Key Responsibilities Targeted Instruction:

Deliver clear, individualized, and small-group math instruction to students across middle school (Grades 6-8) and high school math concepts (including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II).

Instructional Adaptation:

Adapt teaching methods and explanations to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual student needs.

Teacher Collaboration:

Partner closely with middle and high school math teachers to align tutoring sessions with classroom curriculum, standards, and specific learning goals.

Concept Mastery & Confidence:

Reinforce core mathematical concepts and problem-solving strategies, building positive relationships with adolescents to reduce math anxiety and build academic perseverance.

Technology Integration:

Utilize educational technology and online resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Qualifications & Qualifications Content Knowledge:

Strong background and mastery of middle school (Grades 6-8) and/or high school mathematics (Algebra, Geometry). College-level coursework or a degree is preferred.

Experience:

Prior experience tutoring, teaching, or working with middle and/or high school-aged students is preferred.

Skills:

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; proficient in instructional technology.

Attributes:

Demonstrated patience, dependability, adaptability, and empathy when supporting learners.

Background Check:

Eligibility to work in a public school setting, including successful completion of required DCF and criminal background checks. How to

Apply Start Date:

Immediate Opening Closing Date:

Open until filled

External Applicants:

Please submit your application through our district website at www.putnamschoolsct.org.

Internal Applicants:

Please submit a letter of interest and an updated resume to Greg Keith, Principal (Middle School) or Heather Taylor, Principal (High School). Putnam Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$60.00 per hour Expected hours: 9.0 - 15.0 per week

Work Location:

In person