Private Teacher & Family Assistant

Role Overview

Private Teacher & Family Assistant

Gallatin, TN | Full-Time | $60,000–$68,000 /year (W2)

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with one middle school student and one family in a highly personalized, in-home environment. The right candidate will combine strong teaching skills with initiative, organization, and a genuine investment in a student's long-term growth.

This is a blended role combining academic support with hands-on, day-to-day support for a rising 7th grade student in an in-home setting. The family runs an organized, high-expectation home and values an educator who is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to execute consistently at a high level. The student is bright, personable, and enjoyable to work with — success in this role comes from building a genuine, trusted relationship with both the student and the family.

Student Profile

You'll be working with a rising 7th grader who benefits from individualized support, structure, and consistency. He is personable and engaging, and does best with an educator who balances accountability with encouragement. The primary academic focus is math and executive functioning skills — organization, planning, and study habits. He has some learning differences, including motor and visual challenges, and benefits from an educator who adapts instruction thoughtfully and steps in proactively.

What You'll Do

Academic & Educational Support:

• Keep the student consistently on track with homework, assignments, and school expectations

• Provide targeted academic support, including re-teaching concepts (especially in math)

• Build and reinforce executive functioning skills: organization, planning, and study habits

• Proactively identify gaps and step in with support without needing direction

• Establish clear routines that support independence and accountability

• Communicate regularly with parents and collaborate with an educational consultant

• During school breaks and summer, incorporate enrichment and interest-based learning

Day-to-Day Household Support:

• Provide transportation, including school pickup and related logistics

• Grocery runs, snack and meal preparation

• Laundry and organization of clothing and belongings

• Maintaining clean, organized learning and living spaces

• Running errands and handling logistics that keep the household running smoothly

• Occasional home support while the family is traveling (house sitting, maintaining routines)

What Makes Someone Successful

• Proactive and self-directed — you see what needs to be done and do it

• Highly detail-oriented and takes pride in doing things the right way

• Organized, reliable, and consistently professional (punctual, communicative, prepared)

• Personable, socially aware, and engaging — able to connect naturally with student and family

• Receptive to feedback and able to adapt quickly to family preferences

• Interested in a long-term role and growing with the family over time

Schedule & Logistics

• Location: Gallatin, TN (in-home)

• Schedule: 5 days/week — Monday–Friday or Monday–Thursday Saturday

• School structure: Year-round (~8 weeks on, 2 weeks off); afternoon-focused during school weeks, full-day (9AM–5PM) during breaks and summer

• Start date: Late May–Early June 2026

• Compensation: $50,000–$65,000 annually (W2)

• Benefits: Flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off

• Requirements: Valid driver's license; Tennessee teaching license required; 5 years experience preferred

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit?

• Contact Mallory Jenquin at mallory@thrivetutoring.org | (615) 200-6313 | www.thrivetutoring.org