High School Science Tutor

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company; Richmond; Remote; CAD 38,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote tutoring

Fast pay: twice per week

AI Copilot support

Job summary

Varsity Tutors is seeking high school science tutors to empower students remotely through our Live Learning Platform. Tutor biology, chemistry, physics and earth science with adaptable methods and AP/pre‑AP prep focus.

You control your schedule, earn competitive hourly rates, and invoice for sessions while we handle payments. Our AI Copilot aids lesson planning and engagement to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Advanced mastery of high school biology, chemistry, physics and earth science concepts, including AP/pre‑AP preparation.
• Ability to explain lab techniques and data analysis and adapt to different curricula.
• Strong communication and engaging teaching style across learning levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1‑on‑1 online tutoring to high school science students.
• Offer on‑demand tutoring sessions and flexible scheduling.
• Engage students with clear explanations and real‑world science examples.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Earth science

Teaching concepts

Problem solving

Curriculum awareness

Adaptive instruction

Communication skills

Friendly teaching style

Job description

About the Job

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online High School Science tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students’ academic success and understanding—all from the comfort of your home.

Why Join Our Platform?

• Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
• Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
• Set your own hours and tutor as much as you’d like.
• Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform—no commuting required.
• Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
• Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
• We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For in a High School Science Tutor

• Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science concepts covered at the high school level including cell biology, genetics, chemical reactions, forces and motion, energy, and earth systems. Ability to explain scientific principles, laboratory techniques, and data analysis methods while preparing students for AP science courses, Regents examinations, and college science prerequisites.
• Conceptual Teaching & Problem‑Solving: Skilled at breaking down complex scientific concepts, mathematical problem‑solving in science contexts, and laboratory procedure execution. Guides students through designing experiments, analyzing quantitative data, writing laboratory reports, and applying scientific reasoning to real‑world problems. Emphasizes connecting theory to practice and developing scientific literacy across biology, chemistry, and physics disciplines.
• Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with high school science curricula across disciplines and common challenges such as balancing chemical equations, understanding genetics problems, and applying physics formulas. Adapts instruction using virtual and hands‑on labs, visual models, and cross‑disciplinary connections to support students from general science through honors and pre‑AP levels preparing for college STEM programs.
• Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

Ways to Connect with Students

• 1‑on‑1 Online Tutoring – Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
• Instant Tutoring – Accept on‑demand tutoring requests whenever you’re available.

About Varsity Tutors and 1‑on‑1 Online Tutoring

Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1‑on‑1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.

Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.