At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we're seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Calimesa, CA! If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you!
About the Role: As an Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring to students with special needs in their homes. You will be responsible for helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
We are currently hiring for multiple positions across all cities in Calimesa, CA
Details:
- In-Person Tutoring in Calimesa, CA
- Schedule: 18 Hours per month, 2x a week for 1.5 hours per session
- Pay range is between $25 and $35
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with students with cerebral palsy, cognitive disabilities, and/or significant communication needs
- Experience supporting non-verbal students is strongly preferred
- Comfortable working with students who use AAC devices or other alternative communication methods
- Strong ability to provide highly individualized and structured instruction
- Experience teaching or supporting life skills, functional routines, and independence skills
- Comfortable simplifying academic concepts and adapting instruction to the student's developmental level
- Patient, consistent, and confident with calm but firm redirection
- Skilled in using visual supports, hands-on materials, repetition, and experiential learning
- Able to create engaging activities that encourage participation and exploration
- Comfortable supporting foundational academics, including reading, writing, and math
- Able to follow IEP goals and adapt instruction based on the student's communication and learning needs
- Strong understanding of the importance of consistency, clear expectations, and predictable routines
- Creative and resourceful when developing activities that make learning accessible and meaningful
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized academic and functional support based on the student's IEP and learning needs
- Provide simplified science instruction using hands-on activities, visual supports, demonstrations, and exploration
- Connect science concepts to real-world experiences to promote understanding and engagement
- Teach functional life skills, including daily routines, independence, and practical living concepts
- Support the development of skills that can be generalized across home, school, and community settings
- Integrate the student's AAC device into instruction and provide opportunities for communication during activities
- Support foundational reading and literacy skills, including comprehension and sentence composition
- Provide handwriting and written expression practice adapted to the student's abilities
- Reinforce foundational Math concepts through hands-on and functional activities
- Use visual schedules, structured routines, repetition, and clear expectations to support participation
- Provide patient but firm redirection when the student becomes distracted or disengaged
- Adapt materials and activities to accommodate the student's physical, communication, and cognitive needs
- Encourage active participation through interactive, sensory-friendly, and experiential learning
- Monitor progress and adjust instruction based on the student's response and developing independence
- Collaborate with the student's existing support team when appropriate to maintain consistency across instructional goals
Why Tutor Me Education? At Tutor Me Education, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where students can thrive. We pride ourselves on offering meaningful tutoring opportunities that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for consistent hours or just want to make a difference, we have a place for you.
Benefits:
- Performance-Based Pay Incentives
- Voluntary retirement program
- Referral program
- Flexible schedule
- Help students with special needs reach their full academic potential
Equal Opportunity Employer: Tutor Me Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. Diversity drives innovation, and we believe it is essential for success.