Private Tutor: Middle School (ELA, Math & Executive Functioning)

Job Description

Job Description

Thrive Education Partners is seeking an exceptional middle school tutor to join our team. This position begins with a consistent weekend tutoring assignment and offers the opportunity to work with additional students as your availability allows. We are looking for an educator who is polished, highly organized, intellectually curious, and passionate about helping students develop both academic skills and confidence.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with students in grades 5–8 and excels at building relationships while providing individualized, high-quality instruction.

RESPONSIBILTIIES

• Provide one-on-one instruction in middle school English Language Arts and/or mathematics
• Explicitly teach executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, time management, study strategies, and self-advocacy.
• Develop individualized lesson plans that go beyond homework help to strengthen foundational skills and long-term academic success.
• Build students’ confidence while maintaining appropriately high expectations.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding student progress and recommendations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Middle School Education or a related field.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience or tutoring students in grades 5–8.
• Strong experience in middle school English Language Arts or math.
• Experience communicating professionally with families through brief progress updates, regular written session notes, and consultative recommendations about learning strategies and next steps.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Available for weekend tutoring sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former classroom teacher, learning specialist, interventionist, or educational therapist.
• Ability to tutor both middle school ELA and math.
• Experience working with students with ADHD or executive functioning challenges.
• Experience working with students with dyslexia or other learning differences.
• Background in structured literacy.
• Holds an active, valid secondary ELA/Math teaching certification.
• Available on Saturday afternoons.

Benefits

Compensation $50-$80 per hour