Private Homeschool Teacher (Santa Rosa) at California Private Teachers - Sonoma County
Job Summary
Job Summary
California Private Teachers is seeking a full-time private teacher for a family living in Santa Rosa, CA. The family has a child who is 10 years old and started 5th grade at a local public school. After a recent re-evaluation of the child’s IEP, the family has decided to homeschool for the remainder of the 2024/2025 school year. The student is performing below grade level academically and requires individualized instruction to build foundational skills and confidence in learning. This is a unique opportunity in which the private teacher will need to be resourceful and willing to work on a team to support the child's academic and developmental needs while integrating therapies and best practices in the home and learning space. The private teacher must have a keen interest in alternative and progressive education, knowledge and experience teaching neurodivergent students, and the ability to create an engaging and dynamic learning environment. The private teacher will be responsible for designing and developing the homeschool curriculum, lesson planning, and providing accommodations and intervention in alignment with the student’s current IEP. While working in collaboration with the parents and California Private Teachers, the private teacher must be able to foster an individualized, enlivening, and holistic educational experience. *All instructional hours will take place at the family’s home.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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· Provide targeted academic instruction and intervention to address skill gaps, aligning with the student’s academic goals and current IEP.
· Support social-emotional and behavioral needs to foster confidence and independence.
· Assist with executive functioning skills, including organization and task completion.
· Adapt teaching methods to align with the student's learning style and needs, providing one-on-one instruction at an appropriate pace.
· Design and implement a customized curriculum that fosters a love and curiosity for learning.
· Prepare and deliver engaging, interactive lesson plans tailored to the student’s progress and interests.
· Assess and track the student’s academic progress, providing regular feedback to parents and adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
· Maintain open and effective communication with parents, discussing progress, goals, and any concerns.
· Facilitate and organize co-curricular activities that support and enhance overall student learning and socialization.
· Stay current with educational best practices and innovative teaching methods through ongoing professional development and collaboration with California Private Teachers.
Requirements / Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in education or a related field (Master’s preferred). · Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in elementary or special education. · Experience in individualized instruction, special education, academic intervention, and working with neurodivergent learners. · Must reside in or be willing to relocate/commute to the Santa Rosa area for in-person instruction.
Requirements / Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in education or a related field (Master’s preferred). · Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in elementary or special education. · Experience in individualized instruction, special education, academic intervention, and working with neurodivergent learners. · Must reside in or be willing to relocate/commute to the Santa Rosa area for in-person instruction.
Comments and Other Information
Please submit your credentials, transcripts, resume, cover letter, letter(s) of recommendation, and the contact information for (3) professional references. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please email all required documents to ashley@californiaprivateteachers.com and specify the position of interest.
Comments and Other Information
Please submit your credentials, transcripts, resume, cover letter, letter(s) of recommendation, and the contact information for (3) professional references. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please email all required documents to ashley@californiaprivateteachers.com and specify the position of interest.