Private Student Teacher- Home school

Job Title: Private Teacher / Life Skills Mentor (Part-Time, Homeschool Support)

Location: Clare, Michigan (in-home outings/field trips)

Schedule: 2 days per week, flexible hours
Pay: $20/hour (cash, paid weekly)
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, creative, and reliable private teacher/mentor to support a 9th grade student who is homeschooled. This role blends traditional academic guidance with practical life skills, hands-on learning, and fun educational experiences. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching, planning engaging activities, and helping a student grow both academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support with homeschool assignments (9th grade level).

• Teach practical life skills, including:

  • How to start and run a small business

  • Budgeting, saving money, and using a checking account

  • Basic cooking and meal preparation

  • Home organization and cleaning skills

• Plan and lead enriching activities such as:

  • Science experiments

  • Museum visits, field trips, and nature/outdoor learning

  • Volunteer opportunities and community involvement

• Encourage curiosity, independence, and confidence in learning.

• Communicate with parent to align on weekly goals and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring teens (formal teaching degree not required).

• Strong interest in both academics and hands-on/life skills learning.

• Ability to plan creative lessons and outings tailored to the student’s interests.

• Reliable transportation for outings and field trips.

• Responsible, patient, and positive role model.

Schedule & Pay

• 2 sessions per week (flexible scheduling, approximately 3–4 hours per session).

• $20/hour, paid in cash weekly.

• Starting immediately.
• Costs of outing like tickets and snacks will be covered.

Salary : $20