Private Elementary Science Teacher

About the role

A family is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable science educator to provide specialized instruction for two siblings, ages 9 and 11, who participate in a hybrid homeschool program. The educator will work with the students for approximately four hours each Friday, with flexibility in scheduling. The ideal candidate will create meaningful, age-appropriate science learning experiences that complement the students’ existing homeschool curriculum. Instruction should include a thoughtful combination of direct teaching, hands-on experiments, project-based learning, scientific inquiry, and real-world application. The educator should be comfortable differentiating instruction for two students at different developmental and academic levels while also creating opportunities for collaborative learning. Requirements A bachelor’s degree in education, science, or a related field Teaching, tutoring, homeschool, or youth-education experience Strong knowledge of elementary and/or middle-school science Experience designing hands-on experiments and inquiry-based lessons The ability to plan structured, engaging four-hour learning blocks with appropriate movement and transition breaks Strong communication, organization, and classroom-management skills A warm, dependable, and professional approach The ability to communicate regularly with the parents regarding instructional plans, student engagement, and progress Benefits Compensation $50-$80 per hour