Orton-Gillingham Trained Private Educator Needed For Neurodiversity-Affirming Arlington Family

This loving, high-energy, and neurodiversity-affirming family in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced, emotionally attuned private educator to create a joyful, structured homeschool experience for their two bright and curious sons.

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• Location: Arlington, VA
• Ages of children: The educator will focus on their 9 and 6-year-old children. The family also has a 3 and 7-year-old who are not going to be joining during the school day,
• Start date: As soon as they find the right fit!
• Schedule: Full-time, guaranteeing 40 hours per week with the general schedule falling on Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm with one additional hour per day of preparation that can be completed from home.
• Compensation: The family is offering $50-55/hour based on the 40-hour/week schedule, which equates to an annualized base compensation of $104,000-114,400k/year, dependent on experience and the agreed-upon schedule. The family is open to candidates who are seeking a higher compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: The family is open to providing paid time off, paid holidays, a health insurance stipend, and relocation assistance for the right candidate. The family has also recently purchased a second home near their primary residence and can offer housing for the right candidate.
• Live-in/Live-out: Flexible to live-in or live-out. Nearby housing is available if needed.

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Household dynamic:

• This loving, high-energy, and neurodiversity-affirming family is seeking an experienced, creative, Orton-Gillingham certified educator who can partner with them to build a joyful, calm, and deeply individualized homeschool experience for their kids in the coming school year! The private educator will provide deep, structured literacy expertise to work with their two neurodivergent boys, ages 9 and 6 years old, across the full academic year. Their oldest, at 9 years old, is bright, imaginative, and eager to learn. He is currently building foundational reading skills and will be homeschooled this year alongside his younger brother, who is 6 years old, and shares similar challenges with attention and literacy. Both children will benefit from consistent routines, calm energy, and co-regulation support. The family also has two other children, ages 7 and 3 years old, who will occasionally be home due to illness, school break, or travel. While the private educator’s responsibilities won’t center on their care, the family is seeking someone adaptable, collaborative, and happy to jump in when needed as part of the family’s supportive team.
• This is a dual-career household where both parents work outside the home and are committed to their children’s development. The family values calm structure, emotional intelligence, and neurodiversity-affirming care. The ideal candidate will bring warmth, adaptability, and confidence in navigating sensory needs, anxiety, and emotionally intense moments with empathy and clarity. The family spends much of the summer and some weekends throughout the year at their luxury beach home in Bethany Beach and would love for their educator to occasionally join them, particularly for longer stays, to ensure learning continues in a fun, low-stress way. This lively, fully-staffed home is well-supported by a dedicated team, including a full-time live-in au pair, a part-time housekeeper, a long-term local babysitter, a weekly cleaning service, and in the process of hiring a second nanny. Someone team-oriented and who works well alongside the family and other household staff will thrive on this thoughtful care team.

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Ideal Candidate:

• This position is ideal for a calm, nurturing, and emotionally attuned private educator with a strong understanding of neurodiversity, especially autism, ADHD, and anxiety, and a passion for genuinely building connections with neurodivergent children! The ideal candidate is someone who sees the whole child—someone who can structure short, intentional academic blocks while blending in field trips, nature walks, park visits, science projects, and cozy read-alouds. A warm, engaging teaching style that makes learning feel fun and safe while being adaptable to each child’s unique needs and learning pace will be essential! The family will greatly value someone who can support and nurture the children with patience, creativity, and structure, who believes that regulation comes before education, and who loves helping kids feel safe, seen, and successful. They would also love to work with someone willing to pitch in as needed to keep the household running smoothly. Someone playful, grounded, proactive, and deeply invested in helping their kids grow into the best version of themselves will thrive in this role. Clear communication and collaboration are key! A candidate who can communicate effectively with both children and parents and is a true partner who is open to feedback will be a great addition to the team.
• Responsibilities include delivering daily academic instruction in reading, writing, phonics, and math, utilizing the Orton-Gillingham approach tailored to each child’s learning profile. Incorporating light, age-appropriate exposure to science and social studies through hands-on activities, play, and outdoor-based exploration, and integrated learning moments. Design and implement a daily schedule that includes movement-rich learning, sensory breaks, and opportunities for self-regulation. The private educator will proactively collaborate with the family’s Orton-Gillingham tutor to align instruction. The family will appreciate someone who can drive the boys to/from tutoring, therapy, or local outings and can help with prepping children’s simple lunches, organizing supplies, and maintaining an organized, tidy, and engaging learning space.
• While not a requirement, the family would love to work with a candidate who has teaching experience and/or qualified special needs experience (ie, education and certifications).

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Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of professional teaching experience in a classroom or homeschool setting
• Knowledge and experience with elementary-aged children
• Certified and practiced with the Orton-Gillingham method
• Special needs or neurodivergent experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Valid driver's license

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This position is open to all Adventure Nannies candidates who are legally able to work in the US. Out of respect for the privacy of the families we work with, we cannot provide any additional information about this position other than what has already been provided in the job description. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please apply!