7th Grade In-Person Special Education Teacher

Calling all fun, calm and adventurous teachers

Novel Education Group is seeking a unique part-time Special Education Teacher for an incredibly sweet 2e 7th grader with high functioning autism. This presents an extraordinary opportunity for a teacher to make a profound impact.

At Novel Education Group, we are crafting a fully customized homeschooling curriculum tailored specifically to our student for you to adapt, modify, and adjust accordingly.

The right teacher is calm, flexible, non-reactive and knows how to go with the flow. This is a unique position where building a relationship with the student takes priority over academics. We are looking an individual who is excited to embark on a learning journey with him and can provide support in his learning endeavors, whatever they may look like. Responsibilities will be focused on building a relationship with the student for the first month or so through fun activities such as cooking, playing golf, hiking, building legos, etc. Academics will then be incorporated thereafter.

Job Details:

• Start: Within 2 weeks
• Grade: 7th Grade
• Length: Academic year
• Location: At student's home, in Moraga, California.
• Days: Mornings Monday-Friday
• Time: 5 hours/day, anytime between 9am-5pm | 25 hours/week
• Rate: $50/hr

Qualifications:

• Able to readily commit to in-person learning in Moraga.
• Familiar with the Gestalt learning style, particularly tactile learning (e.g., learning with hands) and organic learning (e.g., spontaneous learning from the environment, such as during hikes or encounters with historical markers).
• Must be coachable, flexible, and willing to train/be coached by parents regarding how to interact with the student. The client does not respond to standard, ABA style interactions.
• Calm, flexible, non-reactive and "chill" in their teaching approach. This is a unique position where building a relationship with the student takes priority over academics.
• Minimum of 2 years of Special Education private teaching or tutoring experience with children with autism.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• Gracious and light-hearted in your approach.
• Must have a background check or be willing to get one.
• References available on request.

Once your resume is submitted and approved, someone from our team with be in contact to schedule an interview.

Novel Education specializes in providing tailored homeschooling programs to families who live unconventional lifestyles, and as our company expands, our goal is to onboard teachers who can become part of our diverse team and innovative culture. Our philosophy is rooted in "teaching how to learn.” We want our students to see the forest through the trees and use the skills they learn in elementary/middle/high school throughout their lives.