Private Educator: Elementary (5th Grade)

Job Description

Job Description

Private Educator | Las Vegas, NV (In-Home) | Full-Time

About Us

Thrive Education Partners connects exceptional educators with families seeking highly personalized learning experiences. We're seeking a skilled, relationship-driven educator to provide individualized instruction for a bright and capable fifth-grade student while helping create a developmentally rich learning environment that supports the growth of her younger siblings.

This is an opportunity to teach in a way that prioritizes curiosity, confidence, and meaningful academic progress through customized instruction tailored to how a student learns best.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Location: Las Vegas, NV (private family residence)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Start Date: August 2026
• Primarily one-on-one instruction with a fifth-grade student
• Occasional small-group learning activities involving younger siblings
• Fridays may include enrichment experiences, community outings, outdoor learning, or project-based experiences
• Minimal classroom management responsibilities, allowing for deep instructional focus and relationship building

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personalized instruction across literacy, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies based on the student's strengths, needs, and learning profile.
• Develop and implement an individualized learning plan (ILP) with measurable goals, ongoing assessment, and documented progress monitoring.
• Provide structured literacy instruction using evidence-based, phonics-focused approaches that support reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.
• Build writing, handwriting, and fine motor skills through multisensory instructional strategies and targeted skill development.
• Teach executive functioning skills, including organization, task initiation, self-monitoring, planning, and independent learning habits.
• Incorporate movement, hands-on learning, real-world application, outdoor experiences, and project-based activities to increase engagement and retention.
• Create developmentally appropriate, play-based learning activities for two younger siblings and collaborate with the family's caregiver regarding implementation.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and Thrive's Educational Manager regarding progress, observations, recommendations, and student growth.

What Success Looks Like

• Demonstrated academic growth through ongoing assessment, progress tracking, and mastery of individualized learning goals.
• Increased confidence, independence, and willingness to engage with challenging academic tasks.
• Strong, collaborative relationships with the family, student, and Thrive support team.
• A learning environment that is engaging, structured, and responsive to the student's individual needs.

Requirements

• Active state teaching certification or licensure (K-12 or subject-specific).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in classroom teaching, private education, tutoring, homeschool instruction, or a related educational setting.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing customized learning plans and differentiated instruction.
• Ability to assess student needs, monitor progress, and communicate growth clearly to families.
• Professionalism, discretion, adaptability, and comfort working within a private home environment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related academic field.
• Experience with structured literacy, dyslexia-informed instruction, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or similar evidence-based reading methodologies.
• Background in special education, learning differences, executive functioning coaching, or individualized educational support.
• Experience incorporating project-based learning, outdoor education, hands-on learning experiences, or enrichment-based instruction.
• Proficiency with educational technology, digital learning platforms, and productivity tools.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of USD 60,000-80,000 per year, based on experience, credentials, and placement scope.
• Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with students and families.
• Freedom to customize curriculum, instructional methods, and learning experiences.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Thrive placement coordinator and educational team.
• Access to Thrive's educator network, professional resources, and future placement opportunities.
• A highly personalized teaching environment with flexibility to create engaging and impactful learning experiences.
  

Thrive Education Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on experience, skills, and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.