Private Educator

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, highly engaged private educator to serve as the primary teacher, mentor, and steady educational presence for two children, ages 7 and 8. This is a relationship-centered role that combines the skill of an excellent elementary educator with the calm confidence, sound judgment, and genuine warmth needed to guide children through academic work, big emotions, changing routines, travel, and everyday family life.

Why This Role Is Unique and Rewarding

• Build a meaningful, long-term partnership with a caring family that values education, consistency, flexibility, and mentorship.
• Make a lasting impact through individualized teaching and steady, compassionate guidance tailored to each child.
• Bring learning to life through travel, field experiences, creative projects, play, and real-world exploration.
• Serve as a trusted, engaged presence who brings both warmth and confident structure to the children’s daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily, in-home instruction and mentorship for two elementary-aged children using the family’s established homeschool program, adapting lessons to each child’s learning style and needs.
• Collaborate closely with parents on academic goals, behavioral expectations, routines, travel schedules, and family priorities; communicate proactively about progress, challenges, and upcoming plans.
• Build on the core curriculum with hands-on projects, reading, arts, nature, physical activity, community outings, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Support neurodiverse children using calm, consistent, developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Set clear expectations and healthy boundaries while remaining patient, warm, composed, and dependable—even during emotionally heightened moments or transitions.
• Remain actively engaged after formal schoolwork is complete by initiating play, creative activities, conversation, outdoor time, life-skills practice, and other meaningful connections.
• Plan weekly enrichment experiences and field trips, including regular Friday outings, and prepare purposeful, age-appropriate, enjoyable activities.
• When traveling, research destinations in advance and create relevant educational and recreational experiences that connect learning to the family’s surroundings.
• Manage homeschool logistics, including lesson preparation, materials, organized learning spaces, progress tracking, scheduling, and safe transportation as needed.
• Maintain structure, composure, and consistency during travel, routine changes, and occasional parental absences, helping the children feel secure and supported.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least two years of relevant experience teaching, mentoring, or caring for elementary-aged children; private education, governess, special education, behavioral-support, or family-based experience is strongly preferred.
• Behavioral Expertise: Demonstrated experience supporting neurodiverse children, including those with ADHD, attention-related needs, emotional-regulation challenges, or impulse-control needs.
• Presence: Calm, confident, firm, patient, warm, and supportive, with the ability to remain composed and consistent during challenging situations.
• Engagement: Genuinely enjoys spending time with children and naturally initiates play, activities, exploration, and connection beyond formal instruction.
• Planning: Proactive, organized, and able to anticipate needs, prepare ahead, and independently create thoughtful learning and enrichment plans.
• Communication: Strong judgment and interpersonal skills, with the maturity to build trust, receive feedback, communicate candidly, and work in close partnership with parents.
• Adaptability: Comfortable moving between roles as teacher, mentor, activity planner, travel companion, and steady adult presence.
• Location: Resides in or near Windermere, Florida, or is willing to relocate or commute. Relocation may be considered for an exceptional fit.
• Travel: Able to fulfill domestic travel requirements, including occasional weekends, overnights, extended trips, and short-notice travel.
• Professionalism: Highly reliable, discreet, safety-minded, and committed to providing continuity for the children and family.
• Driving: Valid driver's license and ability to safely transport children as required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, education, and the specialized nature of the role.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and more.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. Academic instruction typically takes place Monday through Thursday from approximately 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with remaining hours dedicated to lesson preparation and engaging the children in activities after academic work is complete. Fridays are generally focused on enrichment activities and outings. Flexibility is essential, with adjustments for family travel, special events, and learning opportunities, including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnights.

Time Off and Perks

• Generous breaks, including summer, holidays, and extended leave.
• Family travel opportunities, special events, and theme park access, including Disney and Universal.

Next Steps

Please submit your resume, a cover letter explaining why this role appeals to you, and three professional references. Include at least one reference from a family, private-educator placement, school leader, or supervisor who has observed your work directly with children. Share specific examples of your experience supporting children with ADHD, attention or impulse-control needs, or emotional-regulation challenges; establishing kind but firm boundaries; and creating engaging experiences that supported both academic and social-emotional growth.