St. Luke's School
Location
New Canaan, Connecticut
Salary
$175 - $175/hr
Provide individualized, evidence-based reading instruction to students in grades 5-12 to strengthen literacy skills and academic reading. Document tutoring sessions and communicate progress with learning specialists, teachers, and parents.
Requires 2+ years of experience as a reading teacher or literacy tutor with familiarity in structured literacy approaches. A bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field is preferred.
Provide individualized reading instruction and support for students who need additional help developing literacy skills. Provide explicit, systematic instruction informed by scientifically based reading practices and structured literacy approaches. Support students in strengthening skills such as decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading strategies as appropriate. Provide review and reteaching of reading skills and strategies that students may have learned previously but have not fully mastered or retained. Help students develop strategies to become more independent and confident readers across academic subjects. Support students with reading assignments, comprehension of course materials, and preparation for assessments. Document each tutoring session in a Google document shared with the student’s Learning Specialist and/or classroom teacher. Communicate with parents as needed. Key Skills and Qualities: 2+ years of experience as a Reading Teacher, Literacy Tutor, Learning Specialist, or Academic Support Tutor. Experience working with adolescents in grades 5-12. Familiarity with evidence-based reading instruction and structured literacy approaches (such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or similar programs). Experience working with students with dyslexia, ADHD, language-based learning disabilities or other learning needs. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students. Patient, encouraging, and flexible approach to instruction. Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Literacy, Special Education, or a related field preferred. Compensation & Schedule: This is an independent contractor role and not eligible for employee benefits. Compensation is $175 per 60-minute tutoring session.
Each tutor’s schedule is created about a month prior to the start of the semester (September and January). SLS follows a rotating 6-day schedule, so there is no such thing as a “Monday schedule.” Rather, tutors are typically present on campus from about 11am to 3pm and meet with 2-3 students per day during that time period. Tutoring slots can be established for 60 minutes, 55 minutes, or 30 minutes depending on schedule and student needs. Tutors see the same students consistently for the entire semester.
Market context
In Connecticut, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand for candidates who can support student learning and meet school compliance requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a mix of classroom readiness, safety certifications, and relevant experience; here, the listed requirements include a valid CT driver’s license plus CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time, so review the source posting and confirm whether an Associate’s degree and Human Services experience are preferred or required before applying.
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