Private Teacher ESL Literacy Specialist

Job Description

Private Teacher (1:1 ESL & Literacy Specialist)

Naperville, Illinois (Chicago Suburbs)

Full-Time or Part-Time (Based on Family Needs)

Thrive Education Partners

W-2 Employee Position

Thrive Education Partners is seeking an exceptional Private Teacher (ESL & Literacy Specialist) to join a dedicated family in Naperville, Illinois. This professional educator will work one-on-one with 12-year-old twin boys in a highly personalized instructional setting designed to accelerate English language acquisition and close foundational academic gaps.

The ideal candidate is a proven educator with deep expertise in literacy instruction and English language development. This role requires structured, intensive instruction delivered with warmth, patience, and engagement. The selected teacher will design and implement a rigorous, customized learning plan to significantly strengthen decoding, fluency, comprehension, writing, and spelling skills.

This position requires confidence in differentiation, experience supporting learning differences, and the ability to thoughtfully integrate academic content into literacy instruction.

Age: 12-year-old twin boys

Background: Living in the United States for approximately two years

Primary Need: Significant English language development

• English decoding and phonics
• Reading fluency
• Reading comprehension
• Writing development
• Spelling

• Social studies concepts within reading instruction
• Science-based informational texts and vocabulary
• Math vocabulary and applied math language within literacy lessons

Build strong English proficiency while strengthening overall academic readiness and confidence.

The Private Teacher will:

• Demonstrate success teaching English Language Learners (ESL experience preferred)
• Be highly skilled in structured literacy instruction
• Have experience supporting students with learning differences
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs
• Integrate cross-curricular content into literacy-based lessons
• Maintain high expectations while fostering a supportive environment
• Be organized, proactive, and skilled in academic planning
• Communicate effectively with parents and leadership

• Master’s degree in Education, Literacy, ESL, Special Education, or related field
• 7–10+ years of classroom teaching experience
• Strong background in phonics and structured reading instruction
• Experience in private, small-group, or 1:1 instructional settings

Hours will be determined based on the family’s needs and the candidate’s availability. Both part-time and full-time schedules will be considered.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and hours worked
• W-2 employee status
• Health benefits available
• Ongoing support from Thrive Education Partners leadership

Thrive Education Partners specializes in highly customized private teacher placements for families seeking individualized academic excellence. We carefully match experienced, professional educators with families who value personalized, high-quality instruction.

We believe education should fit the child, not the other way around.

Thrive Education Partners works with families to design highly personalized learning experiences built around each student’s needs, goals, and learning style.

We work with an elite network of private educators—including academic tutors, test prep specialists, homeschool teachers, enrichment instructors, and consultants—to deliver flexible, high-touch learning experiences that extend beyond traditional tutoring and schooling approaches.

Our role is not just to match families with great teachers, but to guide and support each child’s learning over time, ensuring consistency, quality, and meaningful progress.

Our mission is to connect exceptional educators with families seeking deeply personalized, relationship-driven learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and growth.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Emily Anne Jones

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We believe education should fit the child, not the other way around.

Thrive Education Partners works with families to design highly personalized learning experiences built around each student’s needs, goals, and learning style.

We work with an elite network of private educators—including academic tutors, test prep specialists, homeschool teachers, enrichment instructors, and consultants to deliver flexible, high-touch learning experiences that extend beyond traditional tutoring and schooling approaches.

Our role is not just to match families with great teachers, but to guide and support each child's learning over time, ensuring consistency, quality, and meaningful progress.

Our mission is to connect exceptional educators with families seeking deeply personalized, relationship-driven learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and growth.