Fall 2026 Visalia Unified Early Childhood (TK/K) Tutor

Cities served: Visalia

Hourly Pay Range per District:

• Visalia Unified School District ONLY - $20.50
• Substitute Position* - $18.00

**Note: If you have fewer than five day availability (Monday-Friday), your application will be considered for a substitute tutor position. Substitute tutors are placed on an on-call basis according to the schedule preferences indicated on your application.**

About California Teaching Fellows Foundation:

California Teaching Fellows Foundation (CTFF) is a nonprofit dedicated to developing passionate individuals into expanded learning tutoring roles that directly support TK-12th grade students across the 6 counties we serve. By investing in our Teaching Fellows' growth, we build a sustainable pipeline of future educators who are deeply rooted and committed to the communities they call home.

Our Mission: ELEVATE and EQUIP educators to EMPOWER youth, communities, and themselves.

Our Vision: Teaching Fellows emerge as credentialed teachers and leaders in education and beyond. Students feel seen, supported, and inspired to build their own path. Communities are rooted in the belief that education creates opportunities and hope.

What it’s like to be a Teaching Fellow:

As a Teaching Fellow, you’ll work directly with students in expanded learning programs. Tutoring, guiding, and supporting young learners through hands-on activities while ensuring a safe, structured, and positive environment for every student in your classroom.

The Opportunity:

Monitor Student Learning in a School Environment:

• Monitor and mentor student learning activities each day
• Prepare and communicate clear lesson objectives and daily lesson plans
• Establish and communicate objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Submit lesson plans aligning with target standards
• Tutor youth individually and in groups to support academic progress
• Prepare reports on student activity and accomplishments
• Enforce rules for behavior and maintain order in learning environments
• Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, and social development
• Monitor proper use and care of equipment and materials
• Model responsible and positive behavior in alignment with CTFF and school district standards

Adhere to Teaching Fellows Day and Morning Program Outline

• Follow the established program outline and daily schedule
• Shadow a master teacher or administrator for training and development
• Assist with student check-in and homework tutoring
• Lead pre-scheduled enrichment and academic learning activities
• Support structured learning aligned with educational goals

Communication & Safety

• Maintain open communication with tutors, administrators, and CTFF staff
• Collaborate on lesson plan development and program objectives
• Monitor students to ensure safety and maintain required 1:10 tutor-to-student ratio
• Know the location of all students at all times and follow emergency procedures
• Report incidents involving injury, illness, or abuse promptly and accurately
• Identify and report any suspicious or inappropriate conduct on site

Toileting Support

• Provide bathroom assistance and education to promote independence
• Assist with lifting or transferring students as needed, ensuring dignity and safety

Behavioral and Social Support

• Build rapport and meaningful relationships to support student growth
• Encourage positive behavior and academic engagement through mentoring and coaching
• Use conversation, games, and group activities to support social and emotional learning
• Apply behavior management techniques to reduce challenges and improve performance

Benefits of Becoming a Teaching Fellow:

• Weekends Off (excluding one Saturday out of the month for Teaching Fellow Academies designed to get you paid professional development)
• Personal and Professional Development
• Scholarship Opportunities available for Teaching Fellows interested in pursuing a career in education
• Sick Pay
• Transferability across the 6 counties we serve