Early Childhood SPED Tutor - Reading & Math

At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we're seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Pasadena, CA! If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you!

About the Role: As an Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring to students with special needs in their homes. You will be responsible for helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

We are currently hiring for multiple positions across all cities in Pasadena, CA

Details:

• In-Person Tutoring in Pasadena, CA
• Schedule: 15 hours per month, 3 sessions a week for 1.25 hours
• Pay range is between $25 and $35

Ideal Candidate:

Teaching credential is required.

At least 5 years of experience teaching foundational reading and math skills to young learners.

Extensive experience supporting young children on the autism spectrum is strongly preferred.

An Occupational Therapy (OT) background is highly preferred, particularly experience supporting developmental readiness, fine motor skills, sensory needs, and functional learning.

Skilled in play-based instruction, hands-on learning, visual supports, manipulatives, and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.

Patient, creative, and flexible, with the ability to adapt lessons to the student's developmental level and attention span.

Able to establish consistent routines, incorporate frequent breaks, and build a positive, trusting relationship with the student.

Available to provide in-person tutoring and support individualized academic and developmental goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized instruction in foundational literacy, early math, and kindergarten readiness.
• Teach letter recognition, letter sounds, beginning, middle, and ending sounds, CVC word blending, word building with letter tiles, and high-frequency sight words.
• Implement the PRIDE Reading Program – Yellow Level, emphasizing mastery and progressing at the student's individual pace.
• Build foundational math skills through counting, number recognition, quantities, number relationships, and basic number concepts.
• Use manipulatives, visual supports, and interactive activities rather than relying on formal math workbooks before the student is ready.
• Incorporate play-based learning, creative activities, movement, and frequent breaks to support attention and engagement.
• Maintain a predictable routine while adjusting lesson pacing to the student's developmental readiness.
• Support kindergarten readiness by strengthening early academic skills, learning routines, and participation in structured activities.
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction based on the student's response, skill development, and learning needs.
• Coordinate with the family regarding progress, effective strategies, and instructional priorities.
• Why Tutor Me Education? At Tutor Me Education, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, supportive environment where students can thrive. We pride ourselves on offering meaningful tutoring opportunities that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whether you're looking for consistent hours or just want to make a difference, we have a place for you.