Academic Instructor - (Reading Specialist or Special Education experience is a plus)

Groza Learning Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Groza Learning Center is seeking an Academic Tutor (Reading Specialist or Special Education experience preferred) for part-time, in-person tutoring of K-12 students in Los Angeles. The role covers Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies with engaging, autonomous instruction.

The tutor will design lessons, set goals, document progress, and maintain an organized classroom while delivering a fun and supportive learning experience. Background checks and reliable transportation are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of two years of teaching/tutoring experience.
• Experience working with neurodiverse students.
• Excellent references and ability to pass background check.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel.
• Proficient with Internet, email, and electronic communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging and fun lesson plans tailored to various academic levels.
• Establish academic goals and milestones with students.
• Document and communicate progress reports.
• Provide a supportive and motivating environment for students to thrive academically.
• Keep the work/classroom environment organized and clean.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Two years tutoring/teaching experience

Experience with neurodiverse students

Excellent references

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management & organization

Effective communication

Reliable transportation and willingness to travel

Internet/email proficiency

Job description

Description

Position: Academic Tutor (Reading Specialist or Special Education experience is a plus)

Job Type: Part-Time (August- June), In-Person, Grades K-12 available

Pay: $25-$50 per hour

Overview:

Do you want to impact students' lives, earn outstanding pay, and have fun simultaneously?

We seek top-notch academic tutors to support our K-12th-grade students in several areas, including Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The ideal tutors are knowledgeable, experienced, and professional, making learning fun, engaging, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement engaging and fun lesson plans tailored to various academic levels.
• Establish academic goals and milestones with students.
• Document and communicate progress reports.
• Provide a supportive and motivating environment for students to thrive academically.
• Keep the work/ classroom environment organized and clean.

Requirements

Instructor Qualifications:

• Completed a Bachelor's Degree
• Experience as an educational therapist or behavioural therapist is a plus!
• Minimum of two years of teaching/tutoring experience
• Experience working with neurodiverse students
• A fun, upbeat personality and strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching and learning
• Impeccable time management & organization skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and compellingly
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel
• Easy access to and proficiency with the Internet, email, and electronic communications
• Excellent references
• Must pass a background check

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge, and abilities required.