Traveling Early Education & English Tutor

Elesta

Date: 2 days ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Contractor
Remote

We are seeking a highly engaging Native English-speaking Traveling Tutor to provide personalized early education for three siblings, following the British National Curriculum. This is a travel-based position supporting a private family and requires flexibility, adaptability, and a genuine passion for working with children.

The initial engagement will be based in Costa Rica, from approximately 10 October through early November (approximately 4 weeks). The successful candidate will be expected to travel with the family and provide a consistent, engaging, and age-appropriate educational experience throughout the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide lessons to three siblings (aged 4, 6, and 9)
  • Adapt lesson plans to each child's learning pace and academic goals
  • Track progress and provide regular written reports to the Head of Education
  • Travel internationally with the family as required

Requirements

  • Native English-speaker
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Education; teaching qualification preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of tutoring or teaching experience within the British curriculum
  • Ability to teach Numeracy & Literacy to a 4-year-old.
  • Ability to teach Maths, Science & Humanities to a 6-year-old.
  • Strong ability to teach English as a First Language to ages 6–9, including comprehension, grammar, and creative writing, aligned with UK independent school standards.
  • Strong 1-to-1 teaching skills across different ages and ability levels.
  • Ability to differentiate and adapt teaching strategies to individual learning needs.
  • Ability to assess progress, identify gaps and plan learning accordingly.
  • Ability to build engagement, independence and strong learning habits.
  • Comfortable with frequent international travel (Europe, LatAm, South Africa, United Arab Emirates)

Benefits

  • Stable, long-term employment with a young and progressive family that values loyalty, professionalism, and mutual respect.
  • Opportunity to travel internationally, experiencing diverse cultures and environments.
  • All travel expenses covered when accompanying the family, including flights, accommodation, transportation, and meals.
  • A supportive working environment, with collaborative teamwork alongside other traveling tutors and nannies.
  • A safe, respectful, and well-organized household with clear communication and expectations.

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