Spanish Bilingual Academic Tutor - Foundational Literacy & Math

Tutor Me Education; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Retirement program

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Impactful tutoring

Job summary

Tutor Me Education is seeking tutors to provide in-home, one-on-one support for children with Autism in Joshua Tree, CA. You will tailor sessions to two siblings, focusing on literacy, math, and language goals while following each student’s IEP and school-based services.

Minimum requirements include bilingual in English/Spanish, patience, and the ability to use multisensory strategies. This role offers flexible scheduling and meaningful impact on student learning.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Experience with Autism and/or Special Education services.
• Ability to support elementary-aged siblings with different academic and communication needs.
• Strong foundation in literacy, early reading, writing, and math instruction.
• Experience supporting expressive and receptive language development is highly preferred.
• Patient and encouraging, able to use repetition, modeling and positive reinforcement.
• Skilled in hands-on, visual, and multisensory teaching strategies.
• Able to differentiate instruction based on each student’s skill level.
• Comfortable supporting students with limited or developing verbal communication skills.
• Strong rapport-building and ability to create a structured, predictable learning environment.
• Able to incorporate student interests into lessons to maintain motivation and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic instruction to two siblings with Autism at different developmental and academic levels.
• Support foundational literacy skills including phonics, letter recognition, decoding, sight words, early reading, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
• Provide writing support including letter formation, handwriting, spelling, sentence construction, and written expression
• Reinforce foundational math skills such as number recognition, counting, number sense, addition, subtraction, place value, patterns, shapes, and simple word problems
• Support language and communication development through vocabulary building, answering questions, following directions, expressive language, and functional communication
• Use visual supports, modeling, repetition, hands-on activities, and multisensory strategies to reinforce learning
• Adapt instruction to each sibling’s individual academic and developmental needs
• Provide structured opportunities for conversation, communication, and expressive language practice during academic activities
• Incorporate interests such as art, crafts, imaginative play, cats, stories, cars, and Legos to increase engagement
• Reinforce skills addressed through each student’s IEP and existing school-based services
• Maintain a patient, supportive, and consistent learning environment that promotes confidence, independence, and academic growth
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction to ensure both students receive appropriately differentiated support

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Autism experience

Literacy instruction

Math instruction

Language development

Differentiated instruction

Multisensory teaching

Rapport-building

IEP understanding

Structured learning environment

Interest-based learning

Job description

At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we're seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Joshua Tree, CA! If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As an Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring to students with special needs in their homes. You will be responsible for helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

We are currently hiring for multiple positions across all cities in Joshua Tree, CA

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in Joshua Tree, CA
• Schedule: 18-43 hours per month, 3-5 sessions a week for 1.5 hours
• Rate ranges from $25-35 per hour

Ideal Candidate:

• English/Spanish bilingual tutor required
• Experience working with students with Autism and/or students receiving Special Education services
• Comfortable supporting elementary-aged siblings with different academic and communication needs
• Strong background in foundational literacy, early reading, writing, and math instruction
• Experience supporting expressive and receptive language development is highly preferred
• Patient, encouraging, and comfortable using repetition, modeling, and positive reinforcement
• Skilled in hands‑on, visual, and multisensory teaching strategies
• Able to differentiate instruction based on each student's individual skill level
• Comfortable supporting students who may have limited or developing verbal communication skills
• Strong rapport‑building skills and ability to create a structured, predictable learning environment
• Able to incorporate student interests into lessons to maintain motivation and engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized academic instruction to two siblings with Autism at different developmental and academic levels
• Support foundational literacy skills including phonics, letter recognition, decoding, sight words, early reading, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
• Provide writing support including letter formation, handwriting, spelling, sentence construction, and written expression
• Reinforce foundational math skills such as number recognition, counting, number sense, addition, subtraction, place value, patterns, shapes, and simple word problems
• Support language and communication development through vocabulary building, answering questions, following directions, expressive language, and functional communication
• Use visual supports, modeling, repetition, hands‑on activities, and multisensory strategies to reinforce learning
• Adapt instruction to each sibling's individual academic, developmental, and communication needs
• Provide structured opportunities for conversation, communication, and expressive language practice during academic activities
• Incorporate interests such as art, crafts, imaginative play, cats, stories, cars, and Legos to increase engagement
• Reinforce skills addressed through each student's IEP and existing school-based services
• Maintain a patient, supportive, and consistent learning environment that promotes confidence, independence, and academic growth
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction to ensure both students receive appropriately differentiated support

Why Tutor Me Education?

At Tutor Me Education, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where students can thrive. We pride ourselves on offering meaningful tutoring opportunities that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for consistent hours or just want to make a difference, we have a place for you.

Benefits:

• Performance‑Based Pay Incentives
• Voluntary retirement program
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Help students with special needs reach their full academic potential

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tutor Me Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. Diversity drives innovation, and we believe it is essential for success.