Excel Tutor

Company: Cambridge Public Schools
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description of Service Opportunity: The Excel Tutoring program launched during the 2023-2024 school year to provide additional, afterschool, academic support to students who need it most. Now, entering its third year, the Excel Tutoring program supports hundreds of students across our elementary and upper schools. The Excel Tutoring program is an in-person, afterschool, high-impact tutoring program in the Cambridge Public Schools. Excel Tutoring uses intensive, relationship-based, and personalized instruction to accelerate learning for students who are performing two or more grade levels below expectations. We offer two, 10-week sessions throughout the school year. Tutors can work one or two sessions. Tutors work in small groups of up to four students, focusing on either literacy or math support. We also provide one hour of paid preparation time for tutors each week. 2025-2026 Session Information -Session I: 10/6/25–12/19/25 Staff professional learning week and preparation of 9/29 -Session II: 2/9/26–5/8/26 Staff professional learning and preparation week of 2/2/26 -Schedule Tuesdays & Thursdays, from school dismissal—late bus Tutor responsibilities include: - Designing and facilitating small group tutoring sessions in literacy or math for up to four students - Using research-based approaches to literacy or math support that are aligned with district approaches and priorities - Collaborating with school-based Literacy/Math coaches and/or Lead Tutors to review student data, monitor academic progress, and plan tutoring sessions - Building relationships with students during tutoring sessions - Sharing students progress with families and caregivers - Attending professional learning sessions as applicable Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. Minimum Requirements: - Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in one of the following areas: Elementary (1-6), Moderate Disabilities (preK-8, 5-12), Early Childhood (preK-2), English (5-12), English as a Second Language (preK-6, 5-12), Math (1-6, 5-8), or Reading Specialist (all levels) required. - Experience providing academic support for students who are currently performing below grade level - Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District Length of Contract: September 29, 2025 through December 19, 2025 Contract Amount Not exceed $3300.00 Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours

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