English Language Teacher

CalWest Educators Placement; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks an experienced English Language Teacher for a private home setting in Menlo Park, California. Candidates should possess a degree from a top university, a decade of teaching experience, and strong communication skills. The role involves designing tailored curricula and providing one-on-one instruction, beginning in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of successful teaching experience.
• Preferred degree from a top university and classroom management training.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement personalized ELA curriculum.
• Provide one-on-one instruction in varied ELA disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with parents to track progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Classroom Management

Empathy

Education

Degree from a top-level university

Master’s degree

California English Teaching Credential

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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CalWest client school in the San Mateo, CA area seeks an English Language Teacher to work within a private home setting, beginning in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of successful teaching experience at a top private high school or college level, demonstrating the ability to teach ELA to students of varying skill levels. (preferred)
• Education: A degree from a top-level university. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Classroom Management Training: Recent completion of classroom management training or workshops. (preferred)
• Teaching Philosophy: Ability to balance being an educator and a teacher, promoting both academic and personal growth for the student.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback and create detailed reports on the student’s progress.
• Disposition: Warm, approachable, and empathetic while also maintaining high academic expectations and rigor for the student.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in one-on-one teaching or private tutoring settings.
• Experience with advanced or gifted students, including differentiated instruction and enrichment planning.
• California English Teaching Credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a personalized ELA curriculum tailored to the student's exceptional abilities and interests, focusing on advanced topics and enrichment.
• Provide one-on-one instruction in a variety of ELA disciplines, including but not limited to reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to suit the student's individual learning style, pace, and needs.
• Provide support for academic work, including homework, projects, exams, standardized tests and AP exams.
• Collaborate closely with parents and other household caregivers to track progress, set educational goals, and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
• Provide regular progress reports and feedback, highlighting academic growth, strengths, areas for improvement, and upcoming challenges.
• Foster a positive learning environment that encourages exploration, critical thinking, and a love for reading and writing.
• Maintain professionalism and discretion in all interactions with the student and family, respecting privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education and Education

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