We're looking for a warm, energetic educator to work closely with a fifth-grade student in a thoughtful, one-on-one setting. She is genuinely bright and curious, and this role is centered on giving her the environment and instruction that finally match how she learns.
The right person brings deep knowledge of structured literacy alongside a real gift for making learning feel active, hands-on, and connected to the real world. You adapt naturally to a student's energy, adjust your approach without losing your footing, and care as much about building confidence as building skills. Those two things, in this role, go hand in hand.
The role also includes brief, play-based early learning support for two younger siblings, ages 3 and 2. Their instruction is lighter in volume and developmentally focused - songs, sensory activities, early counting and letters - and is largely guided by activities you plan for the household nanny to carry out.
Student Profile
You'll be working with a young girl, who is entering fifth grade and turning 11 this fall. She is curious, creative, and quick to engage when learning feels tangible. She loves being outside, has been riding her new e-bike all summer, and has thoughts and dreams of starting her own small business with a 3D printer. She is the kind of student who comes alive when there is something to build, explore, or make.
Academically, she has diagnosed dyslexia and an attention profile that leans inattentive ADHD. Math is a genuine strength, and she does well with memorization and step-by-step problem solving, though multiplication tables and division still need reinforcement. Reading is improving, but phonics rules have never been explicitly taught, and closing that gap will change a lot for her. Handwriting is physically hard, specifically because of letter reversals (b/d confusion and number inversions that are classic with dyslexia), and writing in general is a stretch, especially when she has to generate new ideas from scratch. She tends to say she is not the smart one. Part of your work here is proving that is simply not true.
What You'll Do
Deliver personalized daily instruction across core subjects - math, literacy, writing, science, and social studies
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Implement structured, phonics-based reading instruction to close decoding gaps and build genuine fluency, using an approach designed for students with dyslexia
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Build handwriting and fine motor skills through multisensory strategies (Handwriting Without Tears or a comparable approach) that address letter reversal patterns directly
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Support executive function development by teaching organization, task initiation, and chunking strategies in real time, not just on a worksheet
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Weave movement, manipulatives, and hands-on activities throughout the school day, including outdoor learning, kitchen science, and regular movement breaks
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Develop simple, play-based activities for two younger siblings (ages 3 and 2), with guidance for the fulltime caregiver to carry them out during the day
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Communicate consistently with parents and Thrive's Educational Manager, sharing observations, progress updates, and recommendations
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Plan Friday enrichment experiences that bring learning to life through cooking, outdoor projects, community excursions, or creative activities
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
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You have experience with structured literacy or dyslexia-informed instruction and know how to teach phonics rules in a way that clicks for a student who has never had that foundation explicitly built
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A special education background is a genuine asset. You are creative, patient under pressure, and skilled at adjusting mid-lesson when something is not landing
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Students and families consistently describe working with you as easy. You are warm without being soft, and you never let a student feel embarrassed for struggling
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Organization and executive function coaching are part of your real toolkit, and you know how to teach those skills to an 11-year-old in a way that sticks
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An active lifestyle and genuine interest in healthy habits matter to you, and you're energized by a school day that builds in movement, outdoor time, and cooking real food alongside learning
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Private family settings suit you. You bring the discretion, professionalism, and good judgment this kind of role calls for
Requirements
Credentials
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Bachelor's degree preferred; degree in Education or a subject-matter field strongly preferred
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State teaching certification or licensure required (K-12 or subject-specific)
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Candidates with equivalent demonstrated experience will be considered
Experience
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Minimum 5 years classroom teaching, private tutoring, or homeschool instruction experience
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Proven ability to teach across multiple subjects and grade levels (all K-12 subjects considered)
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Experience working with diverse learners, including students with learning differences, gifted learners, or nontraditional educational backgrounds
Skills
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Curriculum design: ability to select, adapt, or build lesson plans from a variety of frameworks (classical, Charlotte Mason, project-based, or traditional)
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Differentiated instruction: comfortable adjusting pace, depth, and method to match the student
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Assessment and progress tracking: ability to set measurable academic goals and report progress clearly to parents
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency with digital learning tools, educational platforms, and standard productivity software
Professional Standards
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Current background check (required; Thrive facilitates)
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Verifiable references from prior teaching or tutoring roles
Professionalism, discretion, and adaptability - - you are working inside someone's home
Benefits
Compensation
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$60,000 - $80,000/yr, commensurate with experience, credentials, and placement scope
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Compensation is negotiated directly with the family; Thrive advocates for fair market rates on your behalf
Logistics
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Location: Las Vegas, NV (in-home, private family residence)
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Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, with flexibility for enrichment and excursions on Fridays
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Start Date: August 2026
Work Environment
One-on-one or small-group instruction
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Deep, ongoing relationships with students and families rather than high-volume throughput
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Schedule flexibility that mirrors the academic calendar you design together
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Opportunity to teach the way you believe learning actually works
Support
Personalized matching
- - Thrive vets families thoroughly before introductions, so your time is spent with qualified, serious clients
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Dedicated placement coordinator throughout the process
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Access to Thrive's educator network, resources, and ongoing placement opportunities
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Long-term career development: many of our educators build lasting careers across successive placements
