High School Science (Biology) Tutor

Toolkit Tutors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid training

Curriculum provided

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Toolkit Tutors is seeking a Biology tutor to provide in-person support at a Bronx NYCDOE school. This role focuses on building foundational skills, improving problem-solving, and preparing for exams through structured, skill-based instruction.

Tutors work approximately 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, on-site at the school during school hours as a W2 employee, with pay between $32 and $35 per hour. Weekly pay is provided, with a potential equivalent higher rate if paid as a 1099 due to taxes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, completed (or near completion) with strong academic performance.
• At least one year of experience teaching or tutoring in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of Biology.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured, engaging Biology instruction to small groups of students using Toolkit Tutors or school-provided curriculum.
• Review student baseline data to tailor instruction to students’ individual needs.
• Help students deploy effective study skills, including personal organization, problem-solving strategies, and review techniques.
• Take daily attendance and tutoring notes using a personal mobile device.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and Toolkit Tutors leadership.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Teaching

Urban teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are seeking a talentedBiologytutor to provide in-person support to students at a Bronx NYCDOE school. This role focuses on helping students build strong foundational skills, improve problem-solving, and prepare for exams through structured, skill-based instruction.

Tutors will work approximately5hours per day, over5 days each week, on-site at the school during school hours. This is aW2 position that pays between $32 and $35 per hour, based on applicant experience (roughly equivalent to $37 - $40 per hour as a 1099 role once payroll taxes, paid sick time, and retirement match are factored in).

Responsibilities

• Provide structured, engaging Biology instruction to small groups of students using Toolkit Tutors or school-provided curriculum
• Review student baseline data to tailor instruction to students’ individual needs
• Help students deploy effective study skills, including personal organization, problem-solving strategies, and review techniques
• Take daily attendance and tutoring notes using a personal mobile device
• Communicate professionally with school staff and Toolkit Tutors leadership

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, completed (or near completion) with strong academic performance
• At least one year of experience teaching or tutoring in a school setting
• Strong knowledge of Biology
• Experience working in urban school communities and an understanding of common student challenges
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to student growth
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students
• Ability to commute to the school site in Bronx
• DOE fingerprint clearance strongly preferred

• Hourly pay ratebetween $32 to $35 (W2 employee),paid weekly(comparable to approximately $37-$40/hr as a 1099 role when taxes, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits are considered)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid training and professional development
• All curriculum and materials provided
• Employee 401(k) plan with50% employer match(up to 5% of wages), available after 6 months of employment.