Seeking an outgoing and talented English and ESL Tutor for PreK-12 and adult students in Alameda County and Contra Costa County. Successful candidates are enthusiastic, energetic, and open-minded with a passion for lifelong learning.

WHO WE ARE: At Inspire Behavioral Learning, LLC, we believe that to inspire learning is to inspire action! Our mission is to empower people to live happier, more independent and fulfilling lives by achieving their health and educational goals. We value diversity, including children with disabilities and typically developing children alike in our programs. We value the integrity of the whole person and a well-rounded blend of head, heart, and body. We value multisensory learning by doing and principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), the science of learning focused on observable interaction between the learner and environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in emergent literacy, academic English, and ESL for children to adults (ages 4 and up)
• Tutor students online as needed
• Travel to students, tutoring at their homes and other locations throughout the East Bay, in accordance with health and safety requirements
• Punctually and reliably attend scheduled appointments
• Assist students in mastering individualized, measurable goals in the following areas:
• Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and emergent literacy
• American English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
• Common Core State Standards for K-12 English Language Arts
• Executive functioning and self-advocacy
• Communication in school, work, social life, and daily life
• Tutor in ELA applied to multiple subjects, such as informational text in science and social studies
• Provide executive function coaching in self-regulation, organization, task initiation and completion, time-management, etc.
• Create structured learning opportunities during tutoring sessions, involving students in creating and monitoring their schedules and agendas
• Organize the tutoring environment to promote productive learning
• Help students complete and turn in ELA schoolwork and homework by due dates
• Provide behavior management based on principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including but not limited to positive reinforcement based on student preferences and choices
• Dynamically implement child-centered, student-centered, naturalistic, incidental, and play-based teaching and learning opportunities in emergent curriculum during tutoring sessions
• Demonstrate a fun and dynamic tutoring style with high energy, creativity, spontaneity, and adaptability to diverse student needs
• Demonstrate a kind, caring, compassionate, and patient tutoring style for learners of all skill levels
• Address IEP goals where applicable during tutoring sessions
• Supervise children on their breaks during tutoring sessions, where applicable
• Monitor student performance and facilitate progress from baseline to mastery, generalization, and maintenance of skills
• Record accurate, objective data on student performance in real time during tutoring sessions
• Communicate tutoring summaries and student progress with children’s parents/guardians and teachers where applicable during tutoring sessions
• Interact and communicate with all students, families, staff, and community partners in a friendly, professional, positive, and clear manner
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records, performance and progress
• Actively participate in training and apply training content to job performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Cover Letter:

• Provide a relevant cover letter specific to the position and company at the time of applying

Location:

• Reside in Alameda County or Contra Costa County
• Possess reliable transportation to meet students at their homes in Alameda County and Contra Costa County

Availability:

• Reliable availability at least 4 days/wk Mon-Sat
• Reliable availability at least 2 days/wk Mon-Fri from 3:00 PM-7:30 PM

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree (or current major in) English, Linguistics, TESOL, Speech and Language Pathology, Education, or a related field
• Academic transcripts in good standing with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA for your most recent transcript

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching or tutoring English or ESL
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching or tutoring elementary school aged children (although we serve ages 4 to adulthood, most of our students are in elementary school grades)
• Minimum 1 year experience implementing emergent curriculum or naturalistic and incidental learning (or demonstrate willingness to implement them)
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching or tutoring culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse learners
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching or tutoring students with disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, or speech and language delays
• Minimum 1 year experience with behavior management and tutoring or coaching executive functioning skills

Skills:

• Fluency and command of American English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
• Enthusiastic and passionate about inspiring students to achieve their full potential in school, at work, and in life
• Fun and dynamic tutoring style with high energy, creativity, spontaneity, and adaptability to diverse student needs
• Outgoing and friendly personality with the ability to demonstrate positive interactions with all students, families, staff, and community partners
• Kind, caring, compassionate, and patient tutoring style for learners of all skill levels
• Eagerness and openness to expand your skill set
• Excellent ability to break concepts down into simple and easy steps
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Other Requirements:

• Pass a DOJ and FBI background check
• Provide proof of your full COVID-19 vaccination or exemption for medical reasons or sincerely held religious belief

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• TESOL certificate or degree
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards for ELA

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Part-time hours with an average of 30 min or less travel time between clients
• Paid training
• Paid drive time between required work locations
• Mileage reimbursement between required work locations and other expense reimbursement
• Paid sick leave
• Chromebook/tablet and other materials provided
• Supportive and friendly environment with ongoing coaching and mentorship
• Become part of a company that truly cares about both the employee's and client's happiness and success!

LOCATION: Alameda County and Contra Costa County; may include online, but this is not a remote-only position. Only applicants residing in the East Bay will be considered.

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt employee

COMPENSATION: $19-$29/hour DOE

HOURS: Part-time

APPLY: Submit both a resume and relevant cover letter specifying why you might be a great fit for the tutor position at Inspire Behavioral Learning! Applications without cover letters or with generic cover letters will not be considered. We look forward to connecting with you!