In-Home Elementary ELA Tutor (Homeschool) — Wakefield, MA

Pay:

$60-100/hr based on teacher experience

Hours:

1-3 hours per week

Location:

In-Home Sessions in Wakefield, MA Overview Thrive Education Partners is seeking an exceptional educator to support an elementary-aged homeschool student in Wakefield, Massachusetts through highly personalized, relationship-driven literacy and writing instruction. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced educator who loves individualized learning, believes deeply in child-centered education, and excels at making learning engaging, meaningful, and developmentally responsive. The student is bright, curious, imaginative, and highly relationship-oriented. The family is seeking a warm, creative educator who can help build strong foundational writing and literacy skills through engaging, personalized instruction that sparks confidence and genuine connection to learning. The student especially gravitates toward topics like animals, nature, and space, and would benefit from a tutor who can naturally weave student interests into instruction. This is not a traditional homework-help role. We are looking for an educator who can thoughtfully assess present skill levels, create engaging literacy experiences, build routines and momentum around writing, and collaborate closely with a highly involved homeschool parent. Responsibilities Provide in-home one-on-one literacy and writing instruction Design engaging, individualized ELA lessons tailored to the student Support foundational writing development in a positive, encouraging way Incorporate student interests into reading and writing activities Build strong rapport and create a calm, emotionally safe learning environment Collaborate with parent regarding goals, progress, and instructional planning Track session notes and communicate professionally with families and team leadership

Ideal Candidates Should Have Experience In:

Elementary education Reading and writing instruction Homeschool education Literacy intervention Child-centered or project-based learning Differentiated instruction Executive functioning support for younger learners Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Teaching experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of early literacy and writing development Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to create engaging, personalized lessons independently Reliable transportation for in-home sessions Schedule Current preferred windows include Tuesday afternoons and/or Thursdays anytime. About Thrive Education Partners Thrive Education Partners is a boutique educational support and private teacher placement organization serving families nationwide. We specialize in highly personalized tutoring, homeschool support, executive functioning coaching, and private educator placements for discerning families seeking individualized educational experiences. We believe exceptional teaching changes lives — and we are deeply committed to supporting both students and educators through thoughtful, relationship-driven work.

Pay:

$60.00 - $100.00 per hour Application Question(s): This role involves creating highly individualized, project-based ELA lessons and collaborating closely with engaged, knowledgeable parents. Can you share an example of how you have customized instruction for a student? Have you had experience teaching in a homeschool setting or providing highly individualized instruction outside of a traditional classroom? If so, please describe your approach and the age groups you have worked with. Are you available to provide 1-2 in-person sessions per week in Wakefield, Massachusetts?

Work Location:

In person