Academic Tutor - Math, ELA & Behavior Support (Grades 5-6)

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 Hemet, 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 Hemet, CA

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in Hemet, CA
• Schedule: 25 hours per month
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Key Academic Responsibilities:

Math Focus:

• Provide targeted instruction in division, fractions, and order of operations.
• Break down multi-step problems using explicit modeling and guided practice.
• Use manipulatives, number lines, and visual aids to support conceptual understanding.
• Apply real-life examples to make abstract concepts more meaningful.
• Conduct frequent comprehension checks and reinforce progress with praise and incentives.

ELA Focus:

• Support reading comprehension skills including main idea, inferences, text structure, and detail recall.
• Use guided reading, repetition, graphic organizers, and visual supports.
• Assist with writing tasks by teaching sentence structure, grammar, idea organization, and topic maintenance.
• Incorporate writing templates, sentence frames, brainstorming tools, and modeling techniques to guide writing development.

Behavioral Support:

• Implement proactive strategies including visual schedules, first/then prompts, structured breaks, and reinforcement systems.
• Recognize early signs of frustration and respond with calm, supportive redirection.
• Promote emotional regulation through consistent routines and positive engagement strategies.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and behavior intervention best practices as needed.

Engagement Strategies:

• Incorporate student interests such as acting, drawing, and storytelling into academic tasks to boost motivation and connection.
• Use creative assignments that tap into imagination while reinforcing academic goals.

Qualifications:

• Experience tutoring or teaching students with Autism and speech/language impairments.
• Background in behavior intervention and emotional regulation strategies required.
• Strong instructional skills in upper-elementary math and ELA.
• Familiarity with visual supports, manipulatives, graphic organizers, and structured teaching strategies.
• Patient, creative, and consistent teaching style with the ability to maintain a calm and supportive presence.
• Background in special education, psychology, or related field preferred.

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.