High School Science Tutor - 2026-2027 School Year

Top Score Education Inc • McLean, VA

3h • $50 - $85 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a part-time High School Science Tutor to deliver 1-on-1 in-home tutoring in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia. Sessions are scheduled after school (weekdays, 4-10 PM) and on weekends. While we are hiring for this position in June and July, the bulk of your teaching will begin in September or October and run through the end of the coming school year in May or June of 2027. Our academic tutors tend to work with students for the duration of the school year and provide long-term, intensive weekly tutoring from fall to spring.

Requirements

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring high school science.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Flexible availability for evenings (4-10 PM weekdays) and weekends.
• Minimum commitment of 10 teaching hours per week (e.g., 1-2 weekday evenings and one weekend day).
• Reliable access to a car and willingness to travel up to 30 minutes for in-home sessions.
• Ability to pass a background check (required for working with students).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AP Chemistry, AP Biology, and AP Physics is strongly preferred.
• Current or former high school science teachers or graduate students pursuing a STEM Master’s/Ph.D. are strongly preferred.
• Additional expertise in tutoring high school math subjects is a plus.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in education/science fields preferred.
• Passionate about building positive, supportive relationships with students and families.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong time management and process adherence.
• Excellent communicator, responsive, and committed to collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 90-minute private, in-home tutoring sessions for high school science through in homes across the DMV.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $50-$75/hour, with potential to earn up to $85/hour based on experience and tenure.
• Travel Bonus: Additional compensation for travel exceeding 30 minutes to student homes.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand tutoring across multiple STEM subjects and develop leadership skills within our team.
• Supportive Environment: Access to Top Score’s resources, training, and collaborative network of educators.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling and the opportunity to grow as an educator in a boutique tutoring environment.

What This Job Offers

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