Academic & SEL Tutor - Adult Learner with Autism

About the role

We are revolutionizing the way students learn and are seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Foster City, CA.

Details

• In-Person Tutoring in Foster City, CA
• Schedule: 20 hours a month, 1x a week for 1hr 15mins
• Pay rate ranges from $25-$35 per hour

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting autistic adolescents or adults in academic and functional skill development
• Strong understanding of functional academics, reading comprehension, and real-world math instruction
• Experience teaching students with receptive language strengths and expressive communication challenges
• Patient, calm, and able to provide structured, individualized instruction
• Familiar with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies, mindfulness, meditation, or yoga practices
• Able to support emotional regulation and build student confidence in a positive learning environment
• Skilled at breaking down complex concepts into manageable, functional lessons
• Creative and engaging, with the ability to incorporate student interests into instruction
• Comfortable creating lesson plans and adapting instruction based on ongoing assessment
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills with students and families

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in functional academic skills across English Language Arts and Mathematics
• Strengthen reading comprehension and comprehension across multiple content areas using practical, real-world materials
• Teach functional math concepts and problem-solving strategies that promote independence and everyday application
• Support communication development through structured discussion, guided questioning, and functional language activities
• Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Create individualized lessons that balance academic instruction with functional life skills
• Adapt instruction based on student progress, interests, and learning style
• Incorporate motivating activities such as music, movement, food-related topics, swimming, and games like Just Dance to encourage participation
• Foster a supportive, structured environment that promotes confidence, independence, and meaningful learning experiences

Why Tutor Me Education?

• Performance-Based Pay Incentives
• Voluntary retirement program
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Help students with special needs reach their full academic potential

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion