Fall 2026 Visalia Unified Early Childhood (TKK) Tutor

Cities served:Visalia

Hourly Pay Range per District:

• Visalia Unified School DistrictONLY- $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 its like to be a Teaching Fellow:

As a Teaching Fellow youll 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

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements:

• 18 years old or older
• Have obtained a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Completion of 48 college units or passage of an approved exam if applicable to meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.
• Proficiency in the English language including spelling grammar and composition; ability to speak multiple languages is recognized as beneficial but not required.
• General understanding of educational standards and the public school system.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and Tuberculosis exam.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Completion of six (6) Early Childhood Education (ECE) units from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• High ethical standards and cultural sensitivity.
• Desire to foster educational aspirations and goals in youth.

Important Note for Applicants:

The California Teaching Fellows Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin gender (pregnancy) age disability genetic information marital status or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

If you require accommodation due to not being able to perform one or more of the essential job functions for the position please review our CTFF ADA and Essential Functions Document before applying and contact us at to discuss accommodation options. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.
Please review the ADA and Essential Functions Document before applying:
CTFF ADA and Essential Functions Document - Tutor

Ready to Apply

During your application process choose up to three school districts you are interested in working with. You will also have the opportunity to select your preferred commute time and grade preference level. Due to a high volume of applicants our Talent Acquisition team will review your application within 1-2 weeks of submission. Based on your selections and the availability of open positions we will follow up with any updates to your application. For any questions please email us at . We look forward to welcoming you to the CTFF community!