Part-Time Private Tutor: 9th Grade Academic Support

Thrive Education Partners is seeking an experienced, well-rounded educator to provide in-person academic support to a 9th-grade student in the Carmel Estates neighborhood.

The ideal candidate is a versatile educator who is confident supporting multiple high school subjects, particularly mathematics, physics, and English. We are looking for someone who can reinforce classroom instruction while also identifying areas for growth and developing individualized supplemental lessons.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic support across 9th-grade coursework, with an emphasis on math, physics, and English.
• Reinforce concepts introduced in the student’s classes and support understanding and mastery of academic material.
• Independently develop engaging supplemental lessons targeting reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and literacy skills.
• Help strengthen study habits, organization, and independent learning skills.
• Adapt instruction to the student’s evolving academic needs.
• Provide supplemental Spanish support as needed, if qualified.
• Strong academic background and experience teaching or tutoring high school students.
• Proficiency in mathematics, physics, and English.
• Ability to independently plan and deliver individualized instruction.
• Experience supporting students across multiple academic disciplines.
• Strong communication skills and a patient, engaging teaching style.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not required.

Schedule and Commitment:

• Two tutoring sessions every other week or one tutoring session per week.
• Scheduling requires flexibility across alternating weekdays. Sample schedules:
• Monday & Wednesday every other week
• Wednesday & Thursday every other week
• Alternating Monday & Wednesday each week
• Alternating Tuesday & Thursday each week

$50 - $80/hr, dependent on experience and qualifications