High School Science (Biology) Tutor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid training and professional develop

All curriculum and materials provided

Employee 401(k) plan with 50% employer

Job summary

Toolkit Tutors in Queens, NY is seeking a Biology tutor to provide in-person support to students at a NYCDOE school during school hours. The role focuses on building foundational skills, problem-solving, and exam prep through structured, skill-based instruction.

You will work approximately 4 hours per day on-site two days a week, as a W2 employee earning $32–$35 per hour, with paid sick leave, training, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching after six months.

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.
• Experience working in urban school communities and an understanding of common student challenges.
• DOE fingerprint clearance strongly preferred.

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

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Punctuality

Urban schools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Near completion

Job description

We are seeking a talented Biology tutor to provide in-person support to students at a Queens 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 approximately 4hours per day, over 2 days each week, on-site at the school during school hours. This is a W2 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 Queens

• DOE fingerprint clearance strongly preferred

• Hourly pay ratebetween $32 to $35 (W2 employee),paid bimonthly (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.