Lyceum Tutors

Part-Time Position 2026-2027 School Year

Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school serving approximately 1,050 students in Grades 1-12. Porter-Gaud also includes The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud, serving approximately 620 students across two campuses in programs for two-year-olds through 5K.

The Lyceum, Porter-Gaud's tutoring center, provides individualized academic support for students in Grades 1-12. The Lyceum serves approximately 175 tutoring sessions each week and offers additional academic programming throughout the year, including exam preparation, Extended Day workshops, and Camp Cyclone summer programs.

Porter-Gaud School is seeking qualified, enthusiastic tutors to join the Lyceum team for the 2026-2027 school year, with opportunities to continue tutoring during the summer.

Lyceum Tutors provide individualized and small-group academic support to students while partnering with families and faculty to promote student success. Tutors work in a collaborative environment and have the flexibility to create schedules that fit their availability.

Current openings include:

• Middle School and Upper School Math
• Middle School and Upper School English
• Middle School and Upper School Science
• Middle School and Upper School History
• Orton-Gillingham Specialists

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individualized tutoring to students in assigned subject areas.
• Develop positive relationships with students while encouraging academic growth and confidence.
• Communicate professionally with Lyceum leadership regarding student progress and scheduling.
• Utilize the School's instructional technology and virtual learning platforms when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate tutoring schedules and records.
• Support additional Lyceum programming throughout the year, including:
  • December and May exam preparation sessions
  • Extended Day academic workshops
  • Camp Cyclone summer programs (optional opportunities)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Lyceum.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with faculty and Lyceum staff.

Preferred

• Previous classroom teaching experience.
• Previous tutoring experience.
• Specialized training or certification in Orton-Gillingham or similar reading intervention programs (for literacy positions).

Desired Characteristics

• Passion for working with students.
• Ability to differentiate instruction based on individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work before, during, or after the school day based on student needs.

Salary: Competitive session rate commensurate with education and experience.

For additional information about the Lyceum, please visit: https://www.portergaud.edu/academics/lyceum

Porter-Gaud is a Christian community that seeks to love and serve faculty, staff, students, and families of all faith backgrounds. Therefore, all Porter-Gaud employees will honor the God-given dignity of each member of our community. They will display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the School's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, as the School believes that best serves our students. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background check screenings and must sign our Code of Conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.