We are currently hiring for the following positions:

LEARNING SPECIALIST 

Location: NYC, Remote considered

Part-time, Contractor role

THE POSITION OVERVIEW

At EduMindedNYC, we support and teach students who find learning in the traditional classroom challenging. As a learning specialist, your function is to provide ongoing support, strategies, and remediation to students in our practice.

We form supportive relationships and communicate–not just with the student but also with all the people in the community involved in a student's educational development. An ideal candidate is collaborative and coachable, acknowledging that teaching and learning is an ongoing practice. Impeccable organizational skills, the ability to think critically, and appropriate professional judgment and boundaries (especially while in client’s homes) are necessary qualities to excel in this position.

Learning specialists can have a background in teaching, counseling, or some combination of work in both educational and clinical settings. Individuals must be able to work with children and adolescents in an academic capacity (comfort with high school level content or Early Childhood Development is ideal) with a thoughtful, whole-child focus. 

You Are:

  • Passionate for teaching and learning beyond the traditional classroom environment

  • Able to utilize a variety of tools and curricula (including a child’s own school work) guide lessons and remediate academic concerns

  • Trained in different learning philosophies including learning challenges, executive functioning concerns, reading and language disabilities, math-related deficits, and auditory and visual processing weaknesses

  • Able to support skill-based remediation, social and behavioral supports, and content-based instruction

  • Excited to observe student behaviors and document progress

  • Flexible and able to “read the room” and adjust based on student needs

  • Observant and give exceptional attention to detail

  • Curious about the process of developing individualized educational plans

  • Collaborative with educators, students, and families

  • Communicative and seek frequent feedback and updates from the family and supervisor

  • A team player, willing to participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings for students and EduMindedNYC team regularly

  • Committed to connect with students as a mentor and not just an educator

Qualifications

  • (Preferred) Enrolled in or have obtained a Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, or Counseling, or a certificate in Educational Therapy

  • Additional training or experience in educational methodologies or curricula such as Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell

  • High emotional intelligence and empathy

  • Self-motivated and driven to help students succeed

  • Aptitude for building relationships with students and colleagues

  • Ability to thrive and be decisive in a fast-paced environment

EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING TOOLS REQUIRED:

GSuite, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, Zoom

Job Type

  • Contract - Hours based on availability and client need

​Education/ Certifications

  • (preferred) Enrolled in or have obtained a Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, or Counseling, or a certificate in Educational Therapy

​Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

HOW TO APPLY

Note: If you have a business of your own that you plan to continue to grow or are currently working for another tutoring/private teaching company, please do not apply. This part-time, contractor role and we are looking for an educator who is excited for the possibility to put their focus into this position and grow with EduMindedNYC.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please complete the following form and we will be in touch shortly.

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