Tutor

OLYMPUS COLLEGE PREP LLC; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 103,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Olympus College Prep is seeking an elite, high-energy AP Biology and AP Chemistry Tutor to join our instructional team.

The ideal candidate possesses a flawless command of both life and physical sciences, with the unique ability to translate abstract, rigorous concepts—ranging from acid-base equilibrium and chemical kinetics to molecular genetics and cellular energetics—into digestible, actionable insights that translate to a score of 5 on the College Board exams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or actively pursuing) in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related STEM field.
• Absolute fluency in AP Chemistry and AP Biology frameworks.
• Minimum 1–2 years of tutoring/teaching experience at high school or college level, with a track record of helping students earn top scores on AP exams.
• Familiarity with ASANA, Google Workspace, and digital whiteboard/tablet instructional interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging tutoring sessions focusing on AP Biology and AP Chemistry for individuals or small groups.
• Explain complex biochemical pathways and chemistry concepts, including stoichiometry and thermodynamics.
• Train students in data analysis, scientific modeling, test-taking strategies, and time management for College Board exams.

Skills

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

ASANA

Google Workspace

Digital whiteboard/tablet interfaces

Job description

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION: AP BIOLOGY & AP CHEMISTRY TUTOR

Position Title: AP Biology & AP Chemistry Instructional Specialist

Employer: Olympus College Prep, LLC

Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (W-2)

Compensation: $50.00 – $75.00 per hour (commensurate with experience and subject-matter mastery)

Reports To: Admissions & Operations Manager / Chief Executive Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Olympus College Prep is seeking an elite, high-energy AP Biology and AP Chemistry Tutor to join our instructional team. The ideal candidate possesses a flawless command of both life and physical sciences, with the unique ability to translate abstract, rigorous concepts—ranging from acid-base equilibrium and chemical kinetics to molecular genetics and cellular energetics—into digestible, actionable insights that translate to a score of 5 on the College Board exams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Advanced Academic Instruction & Exam Prep

• Deliver highly engaging, conceptually rigorous individual and small-group tutoring sessions focusing on AP Biology and AP Chemistry.
• Break down complex biochemical pathways, mathematical applications in chemistry (such as stoichiometry and thermodynamics), and multi-step laboratory FRQs (Free Response Questions).
• Train students in advanced data analysis, scientific modeling, test-taking endurance, and time-management strategies customized for the pacing of College Board exams.

2. Curriculum Compliance & Quality Control

• Utilize proprietary Olympus College Prep software, curriculum guides, and official OCP sources to assign, track, and verify targeted student homework modules.
• Ensure all lectures and live instructional sessions are recorded via center protocols to support internal quality control audits and student review.
• Align all tutoring pacing with local Tri-Valley school district syllabi to optimize the student’s live classroom GPA alongside AP test preparation.

3. Team Collaboration & Center Culture

• Attend mandatory weekly staff and operational alignment meetings to review student progress pipelines and execute center-wide academic strategies.
• Participate enthusiastically in center-wide culture building, including student milestone celebrations, target-score reveal parties, and community outreach events.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree (or actively pursuing a degree) in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related pre-medical/advanced STEM field.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Absolute fluency in AP Chemistry and AP Biology frameworks. Candidates must pass an internal OCP subject competency assessment during the interview process.
• Prior Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of formal tutoring, teaching, or peer-instruction experience at the high school or collegiate level, with a proven track record of helping students earn top-tier scores (4s and 5s) on AP exams.
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with or willingness to master ASANA, Google Workspace, and digital whiteboard/tablet instructional interfaces.

CALIFORNIA COMPLIANT WORK CONDITIONS & BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY

• Rest and Meal Breaks: In accordance with California Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders, employees are authorized and permitted to take one paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours (or major fraction thereof) worked.
• Paid Sick Leave: Eligible for accrued California Paid Sick Leave (PSL) up to statutory maximums.
• Physical Demands: Standard office/classroom environment. Requires the physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods while instructing, utilize a computer and digital screen, write legibly on whiteboards, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds of instructional materials or lab prep sheets.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Olympus College Prep, LLC is strictly “At-Will” under California law. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. No representative of the company has the authority to enter into an agreement to the contrary.