We are seeking an experienced, engaging tutor to support two school-aged siblings in the Centennial, Colorado area. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys building strong relationships with students, identifying and addressing academic gaps, and helping learners become more confident and active participants in their own education.
The family is looking for consistent weekly support with a clear academic plan, as well as intentional bridge work during school breaks and transitions to help both students feel prepared and confident.
What You'll Do
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Provide individualized, one-on-one academic support for two students based on their respective needs and goals.
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Identify and address gaps in foundational knowledge and skills.
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Support executive-functioning development, including organization, planning, time management, study skills, and assignment management.
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Help students become more active, confident, and independent participants in their learning.
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Develop engaging bridge activities that reinforce key skills and prepare students for upcoming academic demands.
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Adjust instruction based on student progress, school expectations, and areas of need.
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Build strong, positive relationships that encourage confidence, accountability, and a growth mindset.
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Communicate regularly with the family regarding progress, priorities, and recommendations for continued support.
We're Looking for Someone Who...
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Has prior teaching or tutoring experience with elementary and/or middle school students.
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Is confident identifying academic gaps and developing an intentional plan to address them.
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Has experience supporting executive-functioning skills, particularly with middle school students.
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Can balance academic remediation with enrichment and confidence-building.
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Is organized, proactive, dependable, and able to provide consistent weekly support.
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Brings a warm, engaging approach while also providing appropriate structure and accountability.
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Communicates clearly and professionally with parents.
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Is comfortable individualizing instruction for two students at different developmental and academic levels
Requirements
We're Looking for Someone Who...
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Has strong experience teaching or tutoring elementary and/or middle school students.
- Can identify academic gaps and develop a clear, individualized plan to address them.
- Has experience building executive-functioning skills, including organization, planning, time management, and study habits.
- Can balance foundational skill-building with support for current classroom expectations.
- Helps students become more confident, engaged, and independent learners.
- Is responsive and able to adjust instruction based on student progress and needs.
- Brings warmth, patience, structure, creativity, and a genuine ability to connect with students.
- Is organized, dependable, and values consistent communication and collaboration with families.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, or a related field.
- Active teaching license preferred.
- Prior experience as a classroom teacher, interventionist, learning specialist, academic tutor, or similar educational professional.
- Experience working with both elementary and middle school students strongly preferred.
- Experience explicitly teaching executive-functioning and study skills, particularly with middle school students.
- Experience using assessment, student work, or other performance data to identify academic gaps and guide instruction.
- Experience developing individualized academic plans and providing targeted intervention or enrichment.
Benefits
Compensation
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Competitive hourly compensation, commensurate with experience, credentials, and scope of support
- Part-time role with consistent weekly hours
- Opportunity for ongoing, long-term work with the family
Logistics
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Location: Centennial, Colorado; primarily in-home
- Schedule: Consistent weekly tutoring at mutually agreed-upon times
- Commitment: Ongoing academic support with a clear, individualized plan for each student
- Start Date: Family is prepared to move forward within the next 1–2 weeks
- Scheduling: Family has flexibility and is open to establishing a consistent schedule with the right educator
The goal is to create a consistent weekly rhythm that allows the educator to build strong relationships with both students, understand their individual strengths and needs, and provide support that goes beyond traditional homework help.
Support
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Personalized matching—Thrive vets families thoroughly before introductions, so your time is spent with qualified, serious clients
- Dedicated placement coordinator throughout the hiring process
- Access to Thrive’s educator network and resources
- Ongoing placement opportunities with Thrive
Why This Role
This role is a great fit for an educator who loves the impact of individualized instruction and wants the opportunity to work closely with students over time.
You’ll support two students at different stages of their education, with the flexibility to tailor instruction to what each learner needs most. For one student, that may mean identifying and closing academic gaps while strengthening executive-functioning skills and independence. For the other, it may mean reinforcing foundational skills, providing enrichment, and building confidence heading into the next school year.
Rather than simply helping students complete assignments, the family is looking for an educator who can develop a thoughtful academic plan, recognize where additional support is needed, and help both students become more confident and active participants in their learning.
About Thrive
Thrive Education Partners connects exceptional educators with families seeking highly personalized, values-driven education.
Our placements go beyond traditional tutoring. We thoughtfully match educators and families to create individualized learning experiences where students can strengthen academic skills, build confidence, and develop the habits they need for long-term success.
Thrive Education Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on experience, skills, and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
