Elementary Reading & Writing Tutor

Thrive Education Partners; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Education Partners is seeking a highly experienced educator to provide individualized academic support for an intellectually gifted elementary-aged student. The role focuses on handwriting, written expression, reading, and writing fluency while building confidence and a positive relationship with learning.

Ideal candidates include a Reading Specialist with advanced training in literacy or related fields, 3+ years of elementary experience, and a strong track record with

Qualifications

• Certified Reading Specialist strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree or advanced training in reading, literacy, special education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with elementary-aged students.
• Experience supporting students with ADHD and/or autism-spectrum learners.
• Expertise in reading, writing, and written expression.
• Experience with multisensory or structured literacy approaches.
• Ability to provide individualized, 1:1 instruction.
• Strong and engaging instructional strategies; positive reinforcement and gamification.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized 1:1 tutoring for an elementary-aged student.
• Support handwriting, fine-motor development, and written expression.
• Strengthen reading and writing skills and writing fluency.
• Use multisensory or structured literacy approaches.
• Foster task initiation, executive functioning, and confidence in learning.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with parents.

Skills

Reading

Written expression

Executive functioning

Differentiated instruction

Education

Master’s degree in reading

Reading Specialist certification

Advanced literacy training

Job description

Seeking a highly experienced educator for individualized academic support for an intellectually gifted elementary-aged student.

The student is bright, highly verbal, curious, and eager to learn when connected to the material. He has ADHD and autism-spectrum traits, with primary challenges related to handwriting, fine-motor endurance, written expression, task initiation, and confidence.

The primary goal is to strengthen academic skills while building confidence and maintaining a positive relationship with learning.

Areas of Focus

The tutor will support:

• Handwriting and fine-motor development
• Written expression and elaboration
• Expanding ideas beyond brief responses
• Writing fluency and endurance
• Task initiation and executive functioning
• Reducing writing avoidance
• Building confidence and independence as a learner

Ideal Candidate

A certified Reading Specialist is strongly preferred. Candidates with advanced training in reading, literacy, special education, or a related field will also be considered.

Ideal qualifications include:

• Reading Specialist certification or equivalent advanced literacy training
• Master’s degree or advanced training in reading, literacy, special education, or a related field
• Significant experience working with elementary-aged students
• Experience supporting students with ADHD and/or autism-spectrum learners
• Strong expertise in reading, writing, and written expression
• Experience with multisensory or structured literacy approaches
• Experience providing individualized instruction
• Ability to use creative, engaging, and motivating instructional strategies

Certified Reading Specialist strongly preferred

Master’s degree or advanced training in Reading, Literacy, Special Education, or a related field

3+ years of experience working with elementary-aged students

Demonstrated expertise in reading, writing, and written expression

Experience supporting students with ADHD and/or autism-spectrum traits

Experience with handwriting and fine-motor development

Familiarity with structured literacy and/or multisensory instruction

Experience providing individualized, 1:1 instruction

Strong understanding of executive functioning and task initiation challenges

Ability to use creative, engaging, and motivating instructional strategies

Experience with positive reinforcement, gamification, and technology-based learning

Warm, patient, encouraging instructional approach

Ability to adapt instruction based on the student’s needs and emotional state

Strong communication and collaboration skills with parents

Commitment to building both academic skills and student confidence

$60-$85 per hour, depending on experience