Job Description

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 Downey, 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 Downey, CA

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in Downey, CA
• Schedule: 25 hours, 5x per week for 1 hour
• Pay range is between $25 and $35

Ideal Candidate:

• Fluent in both English and Spanish
• Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), global developmental delay, and speech delays
• Strong background in foundational literacy and foundational math instruction
• Skilled in teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, sight words, and early reading comprehension
• Patient, friendly, outgoing, and able to maintain a structured learning environment with gentle firmness
• Experience supporting social-emotional learning (SEL) and emotional regulation strategies
• Comfortable collaborating alongside ABA and speech therapy supports
• Able to use visual supports, repetition, multisensory instruction, and positive reinforcement techniques
• Familiar with supporting students functioning at a kindergarten academic level
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills to help reduce anxiety and increase engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy and foundational math skills
• Teach phonemic awareness, phonics, sight word recognition, and early reading fluency and comprehension
• Support early writing development, including handwriting, letter formation, and language organization skills
• Reinforce vocabulary development and communication skills using structured, engaging activities
• Incorporate social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies to support confidence, emotional regulation, and participation
• Use patient, calm redirection and positive reinforcement during moments of frustration or anxiety
• Create structured, engaging lessons using visuals, music, movement, drawing, and preferred activities
• Support kindergarten readiness and functional academic skill development through repetition and guided practice
• Collaborate with caregivers and align instruction with existing ABA and speech therapy supports
• Monitor progress and adapt lessons to support continued academic and emotional growth

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.