Private Middle School Teacher

Thrive Education Partners•Miami Beach, FL

7d•$65,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Thrive Education Partners is seeking a full-time private educator for a rising 6th-grade girl in Miami Beach, FL. This is not a remediation role; the student is academically strong but has faced social pressures and unhealthy peer dynamics. The family is transitioning to a homeschool model and seeks a teacher to facilitate a rich, well-rounded curriculum while nurturing the student's character, wellness, and compassion. The family is an elite-lifestyle household that splits time between Miami Beach and New York City, and the educator should expect to travel with them, sometimes on short notice. Travel expenses are covered, and time off is provided when not actively instructing during travel. The role emphasizes character and presence as much as academics, requiring a warm, kind, and compassionate individual who can serve as a values-forward mentor. The ideal candidate is professional yet relatable, attuned to the social dynamics of preteen girls, comfortable in a Christian household, health-minded, and flexible for travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Experience working with upper elementary or middle school-aged students, ideally in a private, homeschool, or 1:1 setting.
Comfortable and authentic working within a Christian, faith-centered household.
Willingness and ability to travel with the family, including on short notice.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Florida state teaching license strongly preferred.
Already based in or around Miami Beach preferred.
Experience teaching or homeschooling upper elementary/middle school students, ideally with bright, socially perceptive girls.
Comfortable serving as a values-forward mentor, not just an academic instructor.
Confident facilitating a curriculum designed in partnership with Thrive's Education Management team, rather than building one from scratch alone.
Warm, emotionally intelligent, and attuned to the social dynamics of preteen girls (mean-girl culture, social media pressure, friendship dynamics).
Physically fit and genuinely health-minded, with a lifestyle aligned to a family that is highly intentional about wellness and healthy habits.
Professional and polished enough to represent the family well while traveling, but personable and youthful in energy.
Flexible and travel-ready, including on short notice, with no major obstacles to being away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Facilitate core academic subjects (math, reading/writing/ELA, science, social studies) using curriculum selected in partnership with Thrive's Education Management team.
Adapt and tailor curriculum as needed, working closely with Thrive's Education Manager.
Work closely with Thrive's instructional coaching support to continually refine teaching approach.
Support extracurricular selection and participation alongside the family and Thrive.
Administer assessments and progress monitoring as coordinated with Thrive.
Maintain records and build a portfolio of the student's work and progress over time.
Adapt instruction to a highly intelligent, observant student who is already a strong independent thinker.
Reinforce kindness, compassion, and strong character values in daily interactions, not just formal lessons.
Support the family's Christian faith and help integrate age-appropriate spiritual development into the homeschool rhythm.
Model and encourage healthy life choices and habits, consistent with the family's strong focus on health, wellness, and nutrition.
Help the student navigate healthy friendships and social dynamics, especially in light of recent peer pressure and social media challenges.
Reinforce the family's digital detox and support a healthy, balanced relationship with technology going forward.
Travel with the family to their various residences (e.g., NYC) and other destinations, sometimes on short notice.
Adapt to a schedule that shifts around the family's travel calendar.