AP Physics Tutor
About The Position
Top Score Education is hiring a part-time AP Physics Tutor to provide personalized, one-on-one in-home tutoring in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia. Tutors deliver 90-minute sessions covering AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. Sessions are scheduled after school on weekdays, between 4 and 10 PM, and on weekends. The role offers flexible scheduling, with a minimum commitment of 8 teaching hours per week. The tutor develops customized lesson plans around students’ individual needs and learning goals, communicates consistently and positively with students and parents, and collaborates with the Top Score team to track progress and refine tutoring strategies. Tutors also provide academic guidance to build students’ confidence and support their success on AP Physics exams. Top Score Education is a boutique tutoring and test-prep company founded in 2004. It serves the DC metro region, Durham, North Carolina, and South Florida, and focuses on personalized one-on-one in-home tutoring and test preparation. Compensation starts at $50–$75 per hour, with the potential to earn up to $85 per hour based on experience and tenure. Additional compensation is available for travel exceeding 30 minutes to student homes. The company offers access to resources, training, and a collaborative educator network, along with opportunities to expand tutoring across STEM subjects and develop leadership skills.
Requirements
- Proven experience teaching or tutoring all four AP Physics courses: AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Passionate about building positive, supportive relationships with students and families.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and process adherence.
- Excellent communicator who is responsive and committed to collaborative teamwork.
- Flexible availability for weekday evenings from 4–10 PM and weekends.
- Minimum commitment of 8 teaching hours per week.
- Reliable access to a car and willingness to travel up to 30 minutes for in-home sessions.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Current or former high school teachers and graduate students pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in a STEM field are strongly preferred.
- Advanced degrees or certifications in education or STEM fields are preferred.
- Additional tutoring expertise in STEM subjects such as Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, or AP Biology is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver 90-minute private, in-home tutoring sessions for AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism.
- Create customized lesson plans to address individual student needs and learning goals.
- Maintain consistent, positive communication with parents and students to build trust and rapport.
- Collaborate with the Top Score team to track student progress and refine tutoring strategies.
- Provide academic guidance to build students’ confidence and support their success on AP Physics exams.
Benefits
- Additional compensation for travel exceeding 30 minutes to student homes.
- Opportunities to expand tutoring across multiple STEM subjects and develop leadership skills.
- Access to Top Score’s resources, training, and collaborative network of educators.
- Flexible scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
