School Teacher / Homeschool Teacher

Job Summary:

We are looking for a warm, caring, connection-focused homeschool educator to be with our bright, curious, and sensitive autistic 6yo daughter. We work within a neurodiversity-affirming lens (no ABA) and have found that a child-led/ Unschooling homeschool approach is best for her learning style currently. We value nature time, sensory motor activities, reading, art projects, handicrafts, and interpersonal connection to support a sense of well-being and regulation for her. There would also be opportunities to help her foster developing social skills with peers in a low stimulation environment (dyad or small group). There may be the possibility to attend OT Social groups once a week as her one-to-one aide.

Ideal candidate:

Experience working with neurodiverse elementary aged-children and/or homeschooling, connection-focused for co-regulation (we do not use ABA), experience with alternative philosophies of education (reggio emilia, charlotte mason, unschooling, waldorf), enjoy one-on-one work with a child out of the classroom setting, love nature, creative thinker, interested in cultivating a long-term connection with our family to support our kiddo's growth and development over time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Scaffolding child's learning about topics that interest her - Preparing crafts, projects, and activities based on these topics to incorporate in weekly rhythm
• Supporting development of age-appropriate literacy and numeracy skills
• Reading and storytelling
• Engaging in creative play and movement throughout the day that helps with child's sensory motor needs
• Provide social, emotional, and behavioral supports when out in the community interacting in classes, playdates, etc
• Preparing lunch/snacks
• Administering supplements/herbs/medicine
• Driving to classes, outings, playdates
• Masking indoors in our home w KN-95 mask (child has an immune system condition so we need to take precautions to minimize illness where possible)
• Light cleaning, organizing at the end of every shift (putting away project materials/items used throughout the day).
• Keeping a learning log of information that contains: notes, updates, projects, learning that took place for the day.
• Keep track of timesheets, and sending invoice at the end of each pay period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field is required; teaching certification preferred.
• Experience working with neurodiverse children is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with homeschooling and alternative philosophies of education (reggio emilia, charlotte mason, unschooling, waldorf)homeschool and unschooling education is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

Additional details:

• Location: Based at our home in Mill Valley, CA with trips to surrounding area
• Hours: ~ 30 hrs/wk plus prep time. Ideally including Saturdays if possible but not necessary. We have flexibility about number of hours and which days.
• Pay: $30-$45 per hour depending on level of experience and whether hired as independent contractor or W2 employee w benefits

Start date: By Feb 13th ideally, can be flexible for the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 33 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $45