AVID Tutor - Lead - LTE - Pool Posting - 26-27 SY

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

About the role

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) is a college readiness system implemented in Madison Metropolitan middle and high schools. AVID Tutors facilitate small, student-led tutorial groups, model and support the development of inquiry and critical thinking skills. AVID Tutors work with AVID students during the academic school day and are an integral part of the AVID college readiness elective course.

• Assess and provide feedback on student work
• Attend regular tutorial debrief meetings and additional professional learning scheduled throughout the year
• Possibly create anchor charts or resources for students to help them run a successful tutorial

Schedule

Lead AVID Tutors work in AVID middle schools within MMSD. Lead Tutors are required to work the same schedule on Wednesdays and Fridays during a school’s scheduled AVID elective classes, as well as an additional 6-8 hours during the academic school day to provide additional classroom and coordinator support (schedule coordinated to work with the AVID team’s needs). Preference will be given to applicants who are available to work Tuesday through Friday, during the AVID Elective Class. This position is typically a 10-12 hour weekly time commitment.

Requirements

• Previous AVID tutoring experience and knowledge of AVID tutorology methodologies
• Previous experience working with diverse middle school students
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to commit for the entirety of the 2026-2027 school year
• Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated, professional
• Positive recommendations around attendance, attitude, and performance
• Candidates are either currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or are college graduates

Qualifications

• Previous AVID tutoring experience and knowledge of AVID tutorology methodologies
• Experience working with students in a pre-college or college readiness programs

Pay

District Wide Starting Compensation: $21.00 hourly wage

About MMSD

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Our strategy centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. We seek to retain staff who are committed to these values and will actively contribute to creating a work environment that is challenging, rewarding, and supportive of employees in their career path.