Starling Agency

PRIVATE EDUCATOR PLACEMENT

Starling offers specialized placement services for families seeking dedicated educational support. We connect you with highly qualified private teachers, tutors, homeschool teachers, and governesses who are passionate about fostering academic success and personal growth.

PRIVATE EDUCATOR PLACEMENT PROCESS

  • Custom Job Development: To build a solid foundation, we begin by understanding your educational goals. We also share essential information about industry standards, best practices, and more.
  • Curated Candidate Selection: We leverage our extensive network and industry knowledge to present you with professional and dedicated candidates that meet your educational goals.
  • Comprehensive Hiring Support: We will walk you through each stage of the hiring process, including a custom work agreement, employee onboarding plan, family manual, and much more.
  • Critical Due Diligence: Our process includes professional screening methods and a formal background investigation to ensure an informed hiring decision. (Read about our background screening process)
  • Household Employment Support: We will help your family align with best practices as well as state and federal household employment guidelines.
  • Tax and Payroll Assistance:  We provide free tax and payroll setup with our trusted partner, ensuring your payroll is handled correctly and legally.
  • Ongoing Support: Our commitment extends beyond the hiring process with post-hire support and an extensive placement guarantee.
  • Educational Resources: To help your children thrive, we provide a teaching guide and other resources to support your team.

TYPES OF PRIVATE EDUCATORS 

Review the following descriptions to choose the right educator for your family:

  • Private Teacher: Provides comprehensive instruction for a single child or small group, in a home setting. They are typically responsible for designing and implementing curriculum and monitoring progress. 
  • Homeschool Teacher: Follows a specific curriculum map to meet the state’s homeschooling requirements.
  • Private Tutor: Provides supplementary education, usually focusing on one or two specific subjects. Their role is often to help a student with homework, prepare for tests, or strengthen their understanding of a particular topic. 
  • Governess: A governess is responsible for children’s full-time education. They often travel with a family to provide consistent schooling.

PRIVATE EDUCATOR PLACEMENT FEES & GUARANTEE

  • Retainer: Our private educator placement service begins with a non-refundable retainer fee of $400. 
  • Final Placement Fee: The one-time final placement fee is equal to 15% of the educator’s total gross compensation.
  • 6 Month Guarantee: To ensure you are happy with your hire, our long-term placements include a 6 month replacement guarantee.

PRIVATE EDUCATOR FAQ

When is the best time to hire a private educator? We place private educators year-round, but the greatest interest is in the summer and fall. We recommend contacting us far in advance of summer to secure your private educator placement.

Can Starling’s educators support neurodivergent students? Absolutely! Contact us to discuss your child’s needs.

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