Physics Homework Lab Tutor

SiSTEM; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

SiSTEM is looking for a motivated Physics Homework Lab Tutor to assist high school students in real-time during remote sessions. This role involves addressing student questions in a dynamic Q&A format and helping students understand complex physics topics, ensuring they develop confidence in their problem-solving abilities. With an emphasis on flexible, engaging tutoring, the position requires a strong grasp of high school physics concepts and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Admin and scheduling support

Resources and onboarding opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in teaching or tutoring high school physics.
• Ability to effectively manage up to 15 students in a virtual setting.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support students during live weekly virtual physics homework labs.
• Guide students in understanding and solving physics problems.
• Field live questions and help students with experiments and results.

Skills

Teaching high school physics

Managing virtual classrooms

Explaining difficult concepts

Understanding state Physics curriculum

Job description

Pay: $35–$40/hour
Location: Remote (Zoom-based)
Schedule: Mondays–Thursdays, 3:30 PM–9:00 PM CST
Max Students Per Session: 15

About the Role:
SiSTEM is seeking a knowledgeable and responsive Physics Homework Lab Tutor to support high school students in real-time during weekly, live virtual sessions. These drop-in labs are structured around student questions—your role is to guide them through difficult assignments, clarify abstract concepts, and boost their confidence with problem-solving strategies.

Labs are Q&A-style, flexible, and dynamic. You'll be fielding live questions and helping students make sense of everything from formulas to experimental data.

Common Topics Students Need Help With:

• Forces and motion: Newton’s Laws, friction, acceleration.
• Energy and work: Conservation, potential/kinetic energy, power.
• Kinematics: Velocity, displacement, and time-based calculations.
• Lab support: Interpreting results, setting up experiments, analyzing data.
• Graphs and formulas: Real-world application and equation manipulation.

You’re a Strong Fit If You:

• Have 2+ years of experience teaching or tutoring high school physics.
• Can confidently manage up to 15 students in a virtual drop-in setting.
• Are excellent at explaining difficult concepts in clear, student-friendly language.
• Understand how to balance engagement, efficiency, and flexibility in live sessions.
• Are familiar with state Physics curriculum.

What We Provide:

• Steady student flow and structured session times.
• Zoom classroom platform (no tech setup required).
• Admin and scheduling support handled by SiSTEM.
• Optional onboarding, resources, and opportunities to expand into other roles (tutoring, coaching, bootcamps).