Literacy Tutor (Orton-Gillingham Certified)

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts | Type: Part-time, hourly, contracted position

About The Position

Shady Hill School is seeking experienced and skilled literacy tutors who hold Orton-Gillingham certification at the Associate Level or higher to work with students in Lower School (grades pre-K - 4). We are looking for educators who bring a student-centered, multisensory, developmentally responsive approach to reading instruction and can tailor support to individual learning needs. Tutoring sessions will focus on foundational literacy skills, including phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, and fluency. Sessions may be scheduled during the school day and/or after school, depending on student needs and tutor availability.

Instructional Approach

Orton-Gillingham-trained tutors bring a range of instructional styles: some lean more formal and clinical, while others take a more flexible and relational approach. At Shady Hill, we are looking for a tutor whose practice reflects our commitment to child-centered, developmentally appropriate instruction. The ideal candidate brings warmth, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for each child’s unique learning journey, creating a supportive environment where students feel seen, capable, and empowered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with Lower School students
• Plan tutoring sessions to meet identified learning objectives
• Document tutoring session objectives, accomplishments, and future goals
• Collaborate with Learning Resources team and classroom teachers to identify, track, and remediate learning weaknesses
• Provide updates on students’ progress and continued areas of focus with parents and teachers as necessary

Qualifications

• Orton-Gillingham certification at the Associate level or higher (Classroom educator certification alone does not meet the requirement)
• 3 - 5 years of prior experience supporting early literacy development in one-on-one or small-group settings
• Strong understanding of structured literacy and the science of reading
• Skilled at using multisensory, explicit, and systematic instruction to support reading, spelling, and writing
• Experience with literacy progress monitoring tools (e.g. DIBELS, PAST, running records)
• Demonstrated success differentiating instruction to meet a range of learning profiles
• Ability to design engaging, targeted lessons that build student confidence and foundational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A demonstrated understanding of diversity and cultural competency through prior work with diverse populations
• Able to build trusting relationships with students, families, and teachers
• Maintains a learner’s mindset and a problem-solving approach to new challenges

Pay

• $89 for a 40-minute session
• $105 for a 50-minute session
• $125 for a 60-minute session