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Tutor Multilingual Learner

Waterford Public Schools

Waterford, CTFull-time$32.12/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.12/hr
Location
Waterford, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Waterford Public Schools is hiring a Tutor Multilingual Learner. Waterford Public Schools seeks a team‑oriented Tutor Multilingual Learner at Great Neck Elementary School to provide academic support and language development assistance to elementary students whose primary language is not English, collaborating closely with teachers and staff to improve English proficiency and content‑area success.

Key focus areas include Provide academic support and language development assistance to multilingual learners, Work closely with teachers, language specialists, and school staff to improve English proficiency, and Assist students in succeeding in content‑area subjects.

Important skills include Proficiency In English, Strong Communication Skills, Bilingual Or Multilingual Ability, Patience, Empathy, and Cultural Sensitivity. Preferred (not required): Familiarity With ESL Instructional Strategies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Proficiency in EnglishStrong Communication SkillsBilingual or Multilingual AbilityPatienceEmpathyCultural SensitivityFamiliarity With ESL Instructional Strategies

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeExperience Working With Multilingual or Diverse Student PopulationsBackground in Education, TESOL, Linguistics or Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Position Type Full Time

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Category Education

Description

Waterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking a Tutor Multilingual Learner at Great Neck Elementary School to support our elementary students. The Multilingual Learner (ML) Tutor provides academic support and language development assistance to students whose primary language is not English. The tutor works closely with teachers, language specialists, and school staff to help multilingual learners (MLs) improve their English proficiency and succeed in content-area subjects.

Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.” The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.

Qualifications

Education/QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

  • Proficiency in English and strong communication skills.

  • Experience working with multilingual or diverse student populations.

  • Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.

  • Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Preferred:

  • Background in education, TESOL, linguistics, or a related field.

  • Familiarity with ESL instructional strategies.

Rate of Pay : $32.12 hourly - This position works 35 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day including a half hour unpaid lunch.

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits and Municipal Pension (MERS) eligible. Sick time awarded in accordance with CT Sick.

Link to full job description below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTu8hlavWN2ggR5Mr-4Wp4s1DIWMNhbG/view?usp=drive\_link

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