Part Time Private Elementary Educator for Family

Private Family Hiring an Early Childhood/Elementary Educator

Location: Thermal, CA

Schedule: Looking for about 2 days a week for a total of 4-5 hours of tutoring for their two oldest children. They are away from their home in TN (where they are homeschooled by a private teacher) for a few months and would like a teacher who can continue to support them while they are in CA.

Start Date: ASAP

Thrive Tutoring is seeking a warm, experienced, and engaging early childhood/elementary educator to homeschool two children in a private family setting. This family highly values an active, outdoor lifestyle and hands-on learning experiences. The children love crafts, projects, and creative activities, and the family would love a teacher who can develop imaginative lesson plans that include monthly themes and project-based learning.

Most importantly, the family values structure and organization. They seek an educator who can confidently lead and create a well-rounded, detailed weekly plan that addresses the needs of all three children. Both mom and dad are actively involved and enthusiastic about joining various activities and celebrations—like hosting a pool party at the pool house when all the kids reach their goals for the week. The family’s approach is well-rounded and structured, woven naturally with Christian values and Biblical lessons.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic instruction and activities for 4-5 hours a week
• Develop, implement, and manage a highly organized, well-rounded weekly plan that addresses the academic, social-emotional, and creative learning needs both children (ages 5 and 4)
• Deliver core instruction in reading, writing, math, and related subjects
• Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans tailored to each child’s needs and interests
• Create creative, hands-on lesson plans incorporating monthly themes and project-based learning to inspire curiosity and love of learning
• Utilize multi-sensory, play-based, and hands-on learning strategies to support early literacy and numeracy
• Foster a nurturing, structured, and creative learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and moral growth
• Integrate social-emotional learning and character development grounded in Christian values
• Prepare materials, track progress, and provide regular updates to parents, encouraging their involvement in celebrations and activities
• Communicate regularly with parents to align on goals, progress, and upcoming events

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field
• 3+ years of teaching experience with preschool or early elementary students
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices, including phonics-based reading instruction and hands-on math strategies
• Experience integrating faith-based instruction into curriculum
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills to develop and manage detailed weekly plans
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate closely with parents, teaching assistants, and the neighborhood pod

Qualities We Value

• Highly Organized & Leader – Creates clear, structured plans and confidently leads the learning environment
• Creative & Playful – Makes learning fun through hands-on, interactive activities and projects
• Faith-Oriented – Naturally weaves Christian values and Bible lessons into daily teaching
• Patient & Encouraging – Builds student confidence and a genuine love of learning
• Flexible & Adaptable – Thrives in dynamic, resource-rich learning environments and outdoor settings
• Initiative - someone who can jump right in with their kids

To Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to Mallory Jenquin at mallory@thrivetutoring.org with the subject line: Early Childhood/Elementary Educator - Thermal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person