AR440 - Tutor - Howard Beach, NY

British American Household Staffing•, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

A sweet, sensitive, curious, and gifted eight-year-old boy based in Howard Beach, NY, is in need of a tutor. This is a bilingual (English-Spanish) household that deeply values education and understands how strong preparation can open doors and change the course of their son's life. This is a special family looking for a special tutor to match their son's energy and potential.

Requirements

Ability to engage a child in a fun, energetic way while still delivering real academic progress
Comfort building and guiding hands-on projects (robotics interest is a big bonus)
Spanish language skills are a plus (Spanish-English speaking household)

Nice To Haves

A graduate of a top NYC public specialized high school (e.g., Bronx Science or Stuyvesant) is ideal
An education degree is a strong plus
Experience working with bright, curious kids who need both academic rigor and encouragement

Responsibilities

Support the development of reading skills, vocabulary, and written expression
Continue to challenge and advance his strengths in math and science
Prepare him over time for the SHSAT, with the goal of admission to Bronx High School of Science or Stuyvesant High School
Incorporate hands-on projects, especially robotics, to make learning engaging
Build his confidence, particularly in the areas where he feels less sure of himself (reading and writing)