The two are very well-behaved, calm, and polite young children. They come from a warm, supportive family where good humor and fun are encouraged. There is a mild-mannered firmness about the children’s upbringing which has given them a sense of calm and stability. In company, they are far from rambunctious, though, as with all children, they have moments of play when their energies are released. They are happy children and play together well.

The boy is vegetarian and eats a healthy diet althought it might sometimes appear otherwise. The girl loves to cook and bake in the kitchen. The perfect Tutor will help expand their palette for various foods with cooking classes and education.

Both twins enjoy usual activities such as computer games, Lego and other non-screen based activities. Both children are developing a love for reading. They also have a strong interest in History, Math and Science. The perfect Tutor shall do a lot of Science experiments to capture the imagination of the students. They are both passionate about music and singing. The girl is currently learning how to play the piano. This family is happy to combine electronics with lessons for academic purposes. Their favorite Tutors are energetic and love teaching through games, physical activities and adventures. The girl has a preference for dance – specifically ballet – and the boy for golf, tennis and music. It may be that these preferences are a reflection of the kinds of activities it is easy to organize for home-schooled children and exposing the twins to a wider range of different activities may well generate passions in other areas.

At the moment the twins are being homeschooled by their traveling live-in Tutor. The twins’ parents have aspirations for them to both attend top universities or colleges such as MIT, Harvard or Oxbridge. Under the guidance of an inspiring and effective Tutor, their academic trajectory will continue to soar.

This role has two main facets: Tutor and Personal Assistant. It calls for an able, calm, easy-going and well-qualified educator with a sense of humor. As a Tutor, they must be able to deliver the full spectrum of primary subjects to a level comparable with that of topflight UK and US private schools. The Tutor must be fluent – or at the very least highly competent – in Spanish and must have a familiarity with the requirements of both Texan and Californian school curricula.

The twins’ parents are keen to embrace all of the opportunities that home-schooling affords and are excited about the possibility of teaching their children away from the rigid parameters of formal curricula. The Tutor should be experienced in curriculum-planning, and able to use their knowledge of US and UK primary standards to devise their own learning pathway for the children. They should use a range of resources available to them such as the Global Village School curriculum book and should ensure that their lessons are engaging and exciting for the children. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative Tutor to really inspire a love of learning and help instill in them both a passion for knowledge and learning for its own sake. The Tutor could also look at helping them develop solid foundations and good study techniques and mechanisms which will serve them throughout their education and future lives.

With the flexibility of homeschooling, the Tutor should aim to incorporate as much of their surroundings as possible into the lessons of the day, taking advantage of their location to bring alive a history, science or mathematics lesson, blending subjects where appropriate to reduce repetition, and inspiring and enthusing the twins with the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. The aim is not to hothouse the children but to provide them a fertile growth environment into which they want to grow and support this with encouragement as their boundaries are stretched.

The family places great emphasis on communication skills – not just in the sense of learning languages to a high level, but also in terms of understanding cultural and linguistic nuances, customs and practices which all make for a smoother pathway in business or social interactions. Along with an awareness of their privileged status and the importance of charity work, the Tutor should look to incorporate training in these skills in their lesson plans as part of their covert curricula. Indeed, instilling in the twins an awareness of their world would be most appreciated, with projects such as making bread from scratch (starting with learning about growing the wheat, the milling process, how yeast works etc.) or making their own T-shirts (picking cotton, spinning yarn, weaving or knitting fabric, and so on). The parents may have some of their own suggestions for projects, and while the Tutor should not rely on them for inspiration, they should be able to incorporate any reasonable suggestions that are proposed.

The family spends their time between their various US based houses including locations in Texas, California and Baja California Sur. The Tutor should ensure that the children have a thorough understanding of the day’s lessons and that any lessons are completed to a high standard. The Tutor can then use the remaining time to stretch the twins academically – not necessarily by teaching the curriculum ahead of their peers, but by broadening the range of topics they cover.

The Tutor must be highly organized and an excellent record keeper. He or she should be able to provide evidence of the work covered and to what level should any future school applications require additional assurance that standards have been maintained. They should also be very efficient with their planning, allowing oversight from both Tutors International and the parents for future lessons. The Tutor will be responsible for planning a curriculum, setting a timetable, delivering lessons and assessing mastery. Good IT skills and an openness to adapting to the Client’s preferred communication styles will be essential.

Equally important, the second role of the Tutor is to be a Personal Assistant to the family. The Tutor is expected to help the twins’ mother with a range of tasks – never menial – which could include helping to furnish the family homes, organizing logistics for relocations or general scheduling and errand-running assistance while the family are travelling. The family are looking for the kind of Tutor who is a team player and is happy to help out around the house – if they see a couple of empty glasses, they should put them in the dishwasher, if the dishwasher is full, they should be happy to help empty it and so on. There may also be the requirement to teach Spanish to the children’s mother or some of the members of the household staff, so the Tutor will need to be comfortable designing lessons and teaching to all age and ability levels. The Tutor will organize fun activities and oversee playdates. This position requires someone who loves to organize and someone who knows how to pack/unpack efficiently. This person should have a checklist and prioritize.

The family intend for the Tutor to have a wide-ranging education commitment to them, extending beyond traditional academic subjects. For example, it would be a bonus to find Tutors who can bring extracurricular activities or skills that can be shared and enjoyed by the whole family, such as a love of cookery, yoga or sewing skills. The ideal Tutor will also have a sound knowledge of and the ability to read music, as well as being able to play a musical instrument.

The Tutor should be an interesting and erudite individual, open minded, well-travelled and have experience of the UK and US private school pathways. Experience with the Independent Schools Exam Board (ISEB) or the US equivalent ISEE would be beneficial. The Tutor will not only be a superb educator, but also a good role model: educated and polished, with excellent manners and personal values. They should be reliable and trustworthy, flexible regarding work schedules, and should have a genial temperament. The Tutor will be partly responsible for the children’s character development and should help instill a sense of resilience as they go through their education. Tenacity, curiosity and resilience should be encouraged – the children should always look for possible solutions to any problems or setbacks and should not be put off trying alternative methods of completing tasks.

The average weekly contact time, whether teaching the children or in the assistant role, will be in the range 35-40 hours a week, with preparation in addition. The family is seeking someone who is a team player and always willing to help.

There should be no need for homework to be given to the children unless there is something specific which needs practice, such as a musical instrument. The days should normally follow a structured timetable which includes regular breaks, opportunities for sport, music and other extracurricular activities. There will be occasions when flexible working hours are required by the Tutor to fit in with the family’s travel plans.

The Tutor is entitled to two consecutive days off per week which will usually be Saturday and Sunday. The Tutor will need to be flexible in this regard as there will be the occasion when the Tutor is required to work either on a Saturday or Sunday, but in these cases, the Client will try to give the Tutor at least a week’s notice of when their ‘weekend’ break will be. Untaken weekend days that have accrued will also be compensated by a pro-rated payment in lieu. This family travels very frequently so only apply if you are 100% flexible with frequent travel.

The Tutor will be entitled to a minimum of 9 weeks (45 working days) paid vacation per annum at times convenient to the Client, but with a guarantee that the Tutor will be off throughout the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year periods.

The Client will provide live-in or live-out accommodation in all locations, with all bills excluding the Tutor’s personal phone bills covered by the Client. It may be necessary for the Tutor to ‘live in’ at some locations, and in these instances the Tutor should be aware that the family will not allow visitors to the house. The Tutor shall be responsible for cleaning and maintaining their living quarters. During the pandemic, the Tutor will be a live-in to minimize the risks of contact with infected persons. Indeed, they are a very private family, and the Tutor should be mindful of their privacy at all points of the contract.

All homes have a designated classroom. The Tutor must keep the area clean and tidy, with all resources well stocked and suitable displays up to help inspire learning.

The Client will cover any travel expenses associated with this role, as well as meals and food during any periods of travel.

A car will be provided for the Tutor for reasonable local use, not limited to work-related journeys. Fuel for personal use beyond work-related journeys is also the Tutor’s responsibility.

Meals occurring during tutoring time will be covered by the Client if the Tutor eats with the family. Otherwise all meals are the Tutor’s responsibility and expense.

The Tutor must be fit and healthy, a non-smoker, without visible piercings or tattoos. The Tutor must be CPR certified and a confident swimmer.

The Tutor must be a safe and confident driver. The Tutor shall drive the children daily to social activities such as playdates, sport lessons, etc.

The Tutor must ensure that he or she has the requisite travel and health insurance, has received the required vaccinations, and has the necessary visas. Tutors International can assist with the procurement of an American visa for British applicants if necessary, although this process is subject to the inveitable delays brought about by the pandemic.