In-Person Homeschool Tutor
In-Person · part-time employee
Paradise Valley · AZ · In-person
Posted 9 days ago · Be an early applicant
Position details
About this position
About the Role We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and state-certified former classroom teacher to provide targeted, engaging 1-on-1 instruction for a gifted first-grade student. The student is advanced and requires an enriched curriculum that spans subject areas from 1st through 5th-grade levels.
This role is ideal for a seasoned educator who excels at custom, student-led learning and keeps high-ability learners challenged, curious, and motivated.
Growth & Additional Opportunities Beyond the in-person morning sessions, this role could expand to include additional hours of online enrichment classes and tutoring sessions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Deliver personalized, high-engagement instruction across core subjects (Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies).
Adapt and accelerate the curriculum to meet student interests and learning pace across 1st–5th grade standards.
Foster critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and independent learning habits.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements Education & Certification: Current or former State Teaching Certification required. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education, Elementary Education, or Gifted Education is a plus.
Experience: Previous classroom teaching experience in elementary grades (K–5) required. Experience working with gifted, twice-exceptional (2e), or advanced learners strongly preferred.
Subject Mastery: Ability to seamlessly teach and adapt curriculum across 1st through 5th-grade learning objectives.
Reliability: Dependable, punctual, and able to commit to the 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM timeframe two days per week for the school year.
Skills
Engagement & Support
This role is two days a week.
Selected candidates may have access to a designated mentor and/or team lead who can provide instructional guidance, lesson planning support, and alignment assistance as needed. This support is intended as a collaborative resource to assist with curriculum delivery and is not intended to establish supervisory control or an employment relationship. Support availability may vary based on program structure, assignment type, and organizational needs.
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Hiring process
- 1Apply
- 2Application review
- 3Zoom interview (may be more than one)
- 4Sign offer
- 5Background check
- 6Onboarding
About Kids on the Yard
Kids on the Yard is a nationwide tutoring and educational support service connecting families with certified, caring educators. We support Pre-K through 12th grade students in academics, special education, homeschool, and enrichment — both in person and online.
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Start your applicationKids on the Yard is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Employment is contingent on a background check and authorization to work in the United States.