This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest client school in the San Mateo, CA area seeks an English Language Teacher, to work within a private home setting, beginning in August 2025.
CalWest Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of successful teaching experience at a top private high school or college level, demonstrating the ability to teach ELA to students of varying skill levels. (preferred)
- Standardized Test Prep: Provide test prep support.
- Education: A degree from a top-level university. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Classroom Management Training: Recent completion of classroom management training or workshops. (preferred)
- Teaching Philosophy: Ability to balance being an educator and a teacher, promoting both academic and personal growth for the student.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback and create detailed reports on the student’s progress.
- Disposition: Warm, approachable, and empathetic while also maintaining high academic expectations and rigor for the student.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in one-on-one teaching or private tutoring settings.
- Experience with advanced or gifted students, including differentiated instruction and enrichment planning.
- California English Teaching Credential is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a personalized ELA curriculum tailored to the student’s exceptional abilities and interests, focusing on advanced topics and enrichment.
- Provide one-on-one instruction in a variety of ELA disciplines, including but not limited to reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to suit the student’s individual learning style, pace, and needs.
- Provide support for academic work, including homework, projects, exams, standardized tests and AP exams.
- Collaborate closely with parents and other household caregivers to track progress, set educational goals, and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Provide regular progress reports and feedback, highlighting academic growth, strengths, areas for improvement, and upcoming challenges.
- Foster a positive learning environment that encourages exploration, critical thinking, and a love for reading and writing.
- Maintain professionalism and discretion in all interactions with the student and family, respecting privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Salary Range
$130,000 – $150,000
