Part-Time Private Teacher

Job description

Part-Time Private Tutor
Location: Gallatin, TN
Schedule Follows: Year-Round Calendar
Start Date: No later than July 24, 2025 (earlier start preferred)
Compensation: $45 – $80/hr. Potential option for salaried offer.

Thrive Tutoring is seeking a dedicated, part-time private tutor to support a middle school student in Gallatin, TN. This is a unique and highly personalized educational placement designed for a family who deeply values close collaboration, academic support, and whole-child development.

About the Student and Family

• The student benefits from individualized academic support, enrichment opportunities, and consistent routines.
• The family is looking for a teacher who is both academically strong and able to serve as a supportive presence for their son.
• Additional collaboration with the family's trusted educational consultant will be expected.
• The student has some motor and visual challenges. While no formal diagnosis was shared, the family is proactive in ensuring he has proper accommodations at school.

Responsibilities

During the School Year:

• 4 Days a Week: Monday - Friday around 3:00–6:00 PM: Facilitate snack and movement breaks, provide academic support with homework/study routines, and re-teach challenging concepts when needed.
• Includes activities and preparing the student for the week ahead.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Background in reading instruction, academic intervention, and special education
• Experience supporting students with learning differences or motor/visual challenges
• At least 2 years of experience as an interventionist, private teacher, or tutor
• Highly dependable and organized with strong follow-through
• Comfortable balancing teaching and light family assistance duties
• Able to commit to a full-year, 12-month role with summer responsibilities
• Strong communicator who can collaborate with parents, teachers, and consultants
• Self-starter with high emotional intelligence and flexibility

This is a meaningful opportunity for an educator who wants to build a lasting relationship with a family, make a measurable impact, and enjoy a well-compensated, structured teaching role with long-term potential. Family mentioned some motor challenges as well as some visual challenges. They work with an educational consultant (also very valued) who helps ensure the student is getting the accommodations and support that he needs at school. They would love for their new teacher to collaborate with this person as well!

Application:
Please send your resume and cover letter to mallory@thrivetutoring.org, and please include the job title in the subject line.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Location: In person