About the role#
Saga Education is hiring a Math Tutor for a Federal Work-Study position supporting 6th-grade students at Whitcomb Middle School. This is a part-time, remote role that runs from September 2026 through May 2027. You will provide virtual tutoring sessions to help students build their mathematical understanding and confidence.
What you'll do#
- Provide virtual, high-impact math tutoring to 6th-grade students.
- Support two students at a time during sessions.
- Prepare and deliver math lessons using the provided curriculum.
- Participate in asynchronous training sessions to learn high-impact tutoring techniques.
- Maintain consistent attendance for all scheduled tutoring sessions.
- Use the proprietary Saga Education virtual platform.
What you'll need#
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience and the ability to adapt to diverse learning needs.
- An engaging on-camera presence for all tutoring sessions.
- A willingness to learn and apply new tutoring techniques.
- Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting process.
Location & details#
- Location: Remote (supporting Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, Massachusetts).
- Schedule: Approximately 2.5 hours per week. Sessions occur Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM ET.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Status: Part-time, Federal Work-Study program.
- Terms: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027.
About Saga Education
Saga Education is a nonprofit organization focused on high-impact tutoring programs. It operates in the education administration sector to support student outcomes in math and literacy. The organization partners with states and districts to provide tutoring models and learning resources. Based in Chicago, it currently employs 257 people.
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