Job Description

Job Description

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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.

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.

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