High Level Science Tutor

ESM Prep • Atherton, CA

7d • $60 - $80 • Hybrid

About The Position

ESM Prep, part of Guidewell Education, is seeking an energetic, engaging, and kind tutor to serve as an Academic Mentor for students in the San Francisco Bay Area, primarily on the Peninsula. The role provides one-on-one support to high school students preparing for college, including preparation for AP exams and mentorship throughout their academic journey. Tutors support students holistically and should be passionate about working with youth.

The position focuses on AP Physics 1–C, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry, with students located in areas including Atherton and Hillsborough. Many sessions are remote, but the tutor must be able to commute consistently to one-hour in-person sessions in those areas. The role is part-time, with consistent placement throughout the full school year or longer. Tutoring hours primarily occur on weekday evenings after 3:00 PM and/or weekends; typical weekly availability is Sunday through Thursday.

Compensation is $60–$70 per hour, depending on tutoring subject and format, with an additional $10 per hour for in-person work. IRS-rate, non-taxed travel reimbursement is provided, along with additional compensation for training and administrative functions. The role offers a flexible schedule and a potential pathway to full-time work based on experience, performance, and subject range.

Requirements

• Prior experience tutoring or teaching high-level science courses through AP Chemistry, AP Biology, and AP Physics C, or college-level equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Passion for working with youth.
• Must live on or near the San Francisco Peninsula and be able to consistently commute to in-person sessions in the Atherton/Hillsborough areas.
• Availability for part-time, consistent placement throughout the full school year or longer.
• Availability for tutoring primarily on weekday evenings after 3:00 PM and/or weekends; typical weekly availability is Sunday through Thursday.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to assist students in AP Calculus.
• Additional expertise in high school subjects such as History, English, Spanish, Computer Science, or Economics.
• Prior experience teaching the ACT/SAT, or willingness to complete advanced paid test-prep training.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one in high-level science subjects, including AP Physics 1–C, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry.
• Prepare students for AP exams and support their overall high school academic journey.
• Mentor students holistically as they prepare for college.
• Commute to and conduct one-hour in-person sessions in the Atherton and Hillsborough areas when required.
• Potentially support students in additional subjects or test preparation, depending on expertise and training.

Benefits

• $60–$70 per hour, depending on subject and format.
• Additional $10 per hour for in-person work.
• IRS-rate, non-taxed travel reimbursement.
• Additional compensation for training and administrative functions.
• Flexible schedule.
• Pathway to full-time work based on experience, performance, and subject range.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level