Neuroscience Brain Bee Coach (Part-Time, Remote)

Novel Prep; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Novel Prep in Irvine, CA seeks a part-time neuroscience instructor to prepare high school students for Brain Bee competitions using Brain Facts as the core text. You will design a structured prep plan, teach core neuroscience concepts, and guide students through competition formats.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s or higher in neuroscience or related fields, have teaching or tutoring experience with teens, and can commit to after-school or weekend sessions, with remote options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Science, Medicine, or closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of neuroscience, neuroanatomy, human physiology, and neurological disorders.
• Familiarity with Brain Bee competition structure, content areas, and formats.
• Ability to teach advanced scientific concepts clearly to high school students.

Responsibilities

• Teach core neuroscience concepts using Brain Facts as the primary textbook.
• Develop a structured preparation plan based on each student’s background and competition timeline.
• Familiarize students with Brain Bee rules, content areas, and question formats.
• Prepare students for written questions, oral or game-board Q&A, and clinical reasoning questions.
• Create or select study guides, practice questions, quizzes, and mock exams.
• Help students connect brain structures with functions and disorders.
• Track student progress and provide regular feedback.
• Coordinate with Novel Prep’s academic team on lesson plans and progress.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Organization

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

Novel Prep in Irvine, CA seeks a part-time neuroscience instructor to prepare high school students for Brain Bee competitions using Brain Facts as the core text. You will design a structured prep plan, teach core neuroscience concepts, and guide students through competition formats.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s or higher in neuroscience or related fields, have teaching or tutoring experience with teens, and can commit to after-school or weekend sessions, with remote options available.