The Private Educator
Childcare Services
What is a Private Educator?
In home teachers and private educators provide personalized, one on one learning for children ages 3 to 18. Many specialize in certain age groups, allowing them to meet children exactly where they are academically and emotionally. With experience in both public and private schools, our educators create thoughtful, customized lessons that align with a child’s current school - or help ease the transition into a new one.
For older students, private educators also offer guidance with high school coursework and SAT preparation. Our educators are well versed in homeschooling and individualized learning, bringing strong academic knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping each child grow, stay curious, and feel confident in their abilities.
Families interested in private education may also wish to learn more about Governesses or Nanny Tutor roles.
To learn more about working with a private education or to begin the placement process, we invite you to connect for a consultation.
Pod Learning Solutions
Learning pods offer a small, supportive learning environment where children can continue to progress academically while developing meaningful social connections with peers. Pods are designed to encourage collaboration and confidence. Each pod typically includes two to eight children and is guided by a dedicated educator. We are also happy to assist families interested in coming together to create a shared, at home learning pod.
What types of families to work with Private Educators?
Private Educators work with families whose needs extend beyond a traditional classroom setting and benefit from a more individualized approach. This may include families who:
Prefer customized, one-on-one or small group instruction
Have children who would benefit from advanced focus in certain subjects
Are seeking targeted academic support during periods when a child needs to catch up
Are navigating school transitions, relocations, or changes in curriculum
Require flexibility due to travel or demanding schedules
Are pursuing homeschooling, hybrid education, or supplemental academic support
A skilled Private Educator adapts to a child’s evolving academic needs - providing challenge where a student is ready to excel, and focused support where additional reinforcement is needed - while maintaining continuity and confidence in the learning process.
Questions and Answers
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No. A Private Educator is an academic professional whose primary responsibility is a child’s education, learning plan, and academic development.
They are not responsible for traditional nanny duties such as childcare coverage, household tasks, or daily caregiving. In many households, private educators work alongside a full time nanny or caregiving team, allowing each role to remain clearly defined and effective.
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While Tutors usually focus on individual subjects or short term academic goals, private educators take a more comprehensive approach. They design customized learning plans, provide consistent instruction, and support a child’s overall academic progress.
Private Educators often work alongside schools, homeschool programs, or hybrid learning models to ensure continuity and confidence in a child’s education.
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Private educators typically work with children ages 3 through 18. Many specialize in specific age ranges, allowing them to meet students where they are academically and developmentally.
The role is especially valuable during key transitions, such as early learning, or preparing for increased academic demands, such as the transition into a new school or to prepare for college admissions.
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Private educator roles can be structured as full time or part time, depending on a family’s needs. Some families engage a private educator for daily academic instruction, while others seek targeted support during school transitions, travel periods, or alongside traditional schooling. Schedules and scope are highly customizable.
At The Grocery Store, The Anti-Agency, the process begins with a brief conversation about your family’s routine, expectations, and the environment you want to create at home. From there, we define the role with care and conduct a discreet search aligned with your values and long term goals.
How to Hire a Private Educator.
The Grocery Store places Private Educators across major residential, metropolitan, and resort destinations:
Southern California, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, and surrounding communities
Northern California, San Francisco, Atherton, Palo Alto, Woodside, and the greater Bay Area
Florida, Miami, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and neighboring coastal areas
New York City and New York State, the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, SoHo, TriBeCa, Chelsea, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, and the greater Tri-State area
Connecticut and nearby regions, Greenwich, Stamford, Westchester, and surrounding communities
New England, Boston and surrounding areas of Massachusetts, as well as Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
The Midwest, Chicago and surrounding areas
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Maryland and Virginia
Texas, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and other major cities
The Pacific Northwest, Seattle and Portland
Resort destinations, Aspen, Colorado, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The Hawaiian Islands, Honolulu, Maui, and the North Shore
Nationwide, with select international placements
