EmploymentWashington Montessori School
New Preston, Connecticut

Washington Montessori School seeks an experienced educator who is passionate about supporting students in developing learning skills and strategies for students ranging from 6th-8th grade. We seek an educator with the belief in teaching with the interests of the whole child in mind. 

About Washington Montessori School:

WMS is a community of learners aged 18 months to 14 years in Connecticut’s Litchfield County. Founded in 1965, Washington Montessori School exists to educate children and to teach and nurture the skills necessary for success in a changing world through a foundation of Montessori philosophy and principles and best educational practices. WMS also upholds the highest standards of independent school education as articulated in the Standards of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, Principles of Good Practice of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the American Montessori Society’s Philosophy and Practice and Code of Ethics.

Washington Montessori School hires skilled, passionate, dedicated educators who demonstrate our core values: independence, belonging, and purpose. We model kindness and respect for others, a reverence for human potential, and a flexible, resilient growth mindset.

Successful candidates will collaborate with a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking teaching community of adults serving over 80 middle school students.

About This Role:

This is an independent contractor position. The tutor operates their own tutoring practice and is responsible for setting their own rates, invoicing families directly, and managing all financial arrangements with parents. WMS serves as a collaborative partner, providing on-campus space, scheduling support, and professional connection to the school community, while the tutor maintains direct relationships with the families they serve.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with one or more student(s) on campus for 1-4 sessions per student to provide academic support in all content areas and/ or fostering executive function skills. 
• Use school assignments to help the student develop, implement, and evaluate strategies that complement their learning style 
• Support homework completion using skills and strategies tailored to the student’s needs
• Communicate regularly with parents and all professionals involved (teachers, learning specialist, other tutors)
• Help student develop executive function skills to promote independence
• Promote personal growth 
• Provide progress reports as needed
• Be available for phone consultations and questions 

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred
• Prior tutoring experience with grades 5-8; classroom teaching experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with current educational technology, especially Google Docs/Google Classroom
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, students, and parents in a fast paced, academic environment
• Some training on learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, and executive function challenges.
• Additional training/experience in one or more of the following would be helpful, but not necessary: Montessori, Slingerland, Lindamood-Bell, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Making Math Real, or Educational Therapy

Time Commitment

• Tutoring hours are based on the student schedule. The time commitment varies based on the number of students on the tutor’s caseload, but the tutor must be flexible with hours.
• Must commit to working the duration of the school year to keep stability for the students; interest in partnering with the school for the long-term would be a plus.

Incorporated Benefits

• Space provided for your work with students
• Collaboration with WMS for scheduling and communication.
• Primary recipient of student referrals through the SST to support caseload development

Please send resume and cover letter to Chelsea Church, Director of Student Services (cchurch@washintonmontessoi.org).