Homeschool Teacher (Project-Based Learning)

**Please only apply if you have extensive experience teaching elementary students in a formal educational setting. A strong background in Montessori education or project-based, student-centered learning is highly preferred.**

We are seeking an Elementary Homeschool Educator to support an upper-elementary homeschool student in a personalized, home-based learning environment. This role goes beyond traditional tutoring. It combines engaging academic instruction with project-based learning, executive functioning support, and homeschool planning to create a meaningful, individualized educational experience.

The ideal candidate is an experienced educator who can design learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. This family deeply values a Montessori-inspired philosophy, emphasizing hands-on learning, student autonomy, creativity, and meaningful, interdisciplinary projects over traditional worksheets and direct instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to the student's interests, strengths, and learning needs
• Design and facilitate engaging project-based learning experiences that naturally integrate literacy, math, science, social studies, and executive functioning skills
• Develop weekly learning plans that balance structure with flexibility and encourage student ownership of learning
• Foster executive functioning, organization, independence, and self-advocacy throughout the homeschool day
• Create a rich, hands-on learning environment that encourages creativity, movement, critical thinking, and exploration
• Collaborate closely with the family to ensure thoughtful planning, clear communication, and ongoing student growth
• Monitor progress and adapt instruction based on the student's interests and evolving needs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field preferred
• Minimum of five years of elementary teaching experience
• Montessori teaching experience or formal Montessori training strongly preferred
• Experience with homeschooling, project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, Reggio Emilia, or Waldorf education is highly valued
• Experience supporting executive functioning and individualized instruction
• Strong communication, organization, and collaborative planning skills
• Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a dynamic, home-based learning environment

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience with Montessori education, project-based learning, or other student-centered teaching approaches.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80211 (Required)

Work Location: In person