Milton, Massachusetts 02186
Aug 27, 2026
$30 per hour
My child is about to be four years old. He starts school next year, but we are looking to hire a teacher who specializes in teaching autistic children. We are seeking a patient, experienced preschool teacher or early childhood tutor with specialized experience working with autistic kids. We would like to provide him with individualized educational support to help him prepare for a successful transition into a classroom environment. The ideal teacher will understand autism and be able to provide age-appropriate, engaging instruction tailored to his individual learning style.
Our child is bright, curious, and capable, with communication being the primary area where he needs additional support. In other words, he is smart, but just communicates differently and sometimes has trouble communicating. We are looking for an educator who recognizes his strengths and abilities while providing appropriate strategies to help him develop communication, social, and early academic skills. This position is focused on nurturing his potential rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Responsibilities may include providing structured preschool activities, supporting early literacy and math development, encouraging communication and social interaction, and using engaging, hands-on learning methods. The teacher should be able to adapt lessons to his needs, maintain his attention, build confidence, and help him develop the independence and classroom-readiness skills he will need when he starts school.
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching or tutoring young children with autism, along with a patient, encouraging, and compassionate approach. Experience in early childhood education, special education, autism support, speech and communication strategies, or developmental learning is highly valued. We are looking for someone who can provide personalized instruction while celebrating our son's intelligence, interests, and individual strengths.
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