Private Educator / Academic Specialist

Private Educator / Academic Specialist

Job #11079

Location: Menlo Park (Family Residence) & Sunnyvale (Microschool Logistics)

Schedule : August 2026 – May 2027 (One-Year Commitment Required)

Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM daily start time (open to part-time or full-time)

Compensation : DOE

Position Overview

A private family in Menlo Park is seeking a highly skilled, full-time Private Educator to provide specialized, individualized academic support for two children in 1st and 4th grade. This unique role blends private at-home tutoring in Language Arts and Reading with supplementary support from a mid-day microschool in Sunnyvale. The ideal candidate must be dedicated to creating an engaging, project-based learning environment tailored to neurodiverse needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction: Deliver directive teaching in Language Arts and Reading, utilizing an appropriate blend of tangible, sensory-driven, and project-based methods in both inside and outside environments.
• Logistics: Drive the children to their microschool in Sunnyvale mid-day.
• Curriculum: Dedicate afternoon hours to curriculum research, preparation, and material development.
• Assessment & Enrichment: Conduct regular assessments of student progress and actively introduce resources in the community to enhance the children’s well-rounded education.
• Advocacy: Provide one-on-one academic support tailored to the children’s specific learning styles.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Specialized Expertise: Must have extensive experience in educating children with neurodiverse profiles, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia. Preference for educators with Orton-Gillingham training. Must be proficient with the following:
• phonemic awareness
• decoding and encoding
• spelling rules and orthography
• handwriting and written expression
• multisensory instruction
• executive functioning support
• morphology and syntax
• diagnostic/prescriptive teaching methods
• written expression remediation
• fine motor/writing support

Commitment: Must be willing to commit to the full one-year term from August 2026 to May 2027.

Teaching Style: Proven ability to implement flexible, creative, and hands-on teaching methods.

Logistics: Possess a clean driving record and comfortable managing the transportation of children.