Tutor

Tutor JobID: 2238

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Pupil Tutoring

Location:

Highcrest Elementary School

Date Available:

8/26/2026

Closing Date:

until filled

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Highcrest Elementary School

Tutor

Date Posted: May 2026

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff, and continuous learning.

Position: Tutor

School: Highcrest Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: August 26, 2026

Work Year: 192-day position (10 months) (late August to mid-June)

Compensation: $28.00-$33.02

Work Hours: 9:15am ? 2:30pm (28.75 hours per week, 5.75 per day-excluding 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled.

As a tutor working less than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible for various benefits including paid sick time, paid personal days, paid holiday, and retirement benefits. Please note there are no healthcare, life insurance, or disability benefits associated with this position. This position is affiliated with the secretary / clerical / paraeducator / tutor union and will be eligible for all terms and conditions of employment for tutors as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Highcrest Elementary School has an opening for a Tutor. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior communication skills to provide student intervention support for the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Implement daily lesson plans for students targeting individualized support;
• Work directly with students to provide targeted one-on-one/small group instruction or push into classrooms;
• Provide students with positive feedback and encouragement;
• Support student understanding of math concepts and demonstration of math fluency skills;
• Track and maintain records of student progress;
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to communicate goals/achievements, progress, student challenges, and changes in interventions;
• Foster a positive learning environment that is sensitive to student needs and promotes increased math/learning performance;
• Provide building curriculum specialists with regular reports of student progress toward learning goals.

Qualifications:

• Hold a minimum of an Associates' Degree;
• Elementary Teacher certification is preferred, but not required;
• Enthusiasm for helping children;
• Respectful attitude;
• Ability to manage plans and drive positive results;
• Patience;
• Flexibility and adaptability.

All applicants must apply online at http://wwwapplitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx

Wethersfield Public School System ? Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.