Specialized Academic Tutor for Young Adult with Autism and PTSD

Tutor Me LA LLC; Redlands (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance-Based Pay Incentives

Voluntary retirement program

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Support for students with special-nead

Résumé du poste

A tutoring organization in Grand Terrace, CA, seeks a Specialized Academic Tutor for in-home sessions, focusing on students with autism and PTSD. Ideal candidates will have special education experience and a passion for fostering academic success. Responsibilities include tailored instruction in reading, math, and creating a supportive learning environment. Flexible hours and compensation based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with trauma-informed teaching practices is preferred.
• Ability to implement visual and structured learning supports.
• Patience and adaptability in teaching strategies.
• Ability to implement visual and structured learning supports.
• Excellent communication, patience, and creativity in adapting teaching strategies.
• Energetic, playful, and emotionally attuned to the learner's needs.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, and math.
• Deliver tutoring in students' homes following their IEPs.
• Foster a relationship based on trust and encouragement.
• Maintain a light, cheerful, and playful atmosphere during sessions, incorporating humor, singing, and personal interests to motivate learning.
• Adapt pace and content based on the learner's processing needs to avoid frustration and support confidence-building.
• Integrate the learner's interests into lessons to promote engagement and motivation.
• Foster a relationship built on trust, encouragement, and emotional safety.

Connaissances

Experience working with individuals with autism

Background in special education

Excellent communication

Creativity in adapting teaching strategies

Energetic and playful

Formation

Degree in special education or related field

Description du poste

Overview

Specialized Academic Tutor for Young Adult with Autism and PTSD

At Tutor Me Education, we are seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Grand Terrace, CA. If you are 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!

Responsibilities

• Provide highly individualized instruction in reading, writing, and math using multi-sensory, engaging approaches.
• Deliver tutoring in students' homes in Grand Terrace, CA, following their IEPs and daily routines.
• Use short, simple reading materials in large font with strategies to support focus (e.g., reading one line at a time).
• Maintain a light, cheerful, and playful atmosphere during sessions, incorporating humor, singing, and personal interests to motivate learning.
• Adapt pace and content based on the learner's processing needs to avoid frustration and support confidence-building.
• Integrate the learner's interests into lessons to promote engagement and motivation.
• Foster a relationship built on trust, encouragement, and emotional safety.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with autism and/or PTSD is strongly preferred.
• Background in special education, therapeutic education, or a related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed teaching practices.
• Ability to implement visual and structured learning supports.
• Excellent communication, patience, and creativity in adapting teaching strategies.
• Energetic, playful, and emotionally attuned to the learner's needs.

Details

• In-person tutoring in Grand Terrace, CA
• Schedule: 4pm onwards, 2x a week
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Focus subjects: Math, ELA, Social Studies

Why Tutor Me Education?

We are dedicated to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where students can thrive and where tutoring opportunities make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

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 is essential for success.

Location: Grand Terrace, CA