Chemistry Tutor

Chemistry Instructor

FLEX College Prep is seeking dynamic individuals with strong communication skills to join our pool of instructors and teach both Biology (Highly preferred) and Chemistry to middle and high school students. Teaching experience in these subjects is preferred, but for those of you who are new to our industry, training is provided!

This position is a non-exempt, part-time role that is on demand depending on business needs. It is a perfect position for candidates looking to earn extra on the side or looking to get started in their career in education. The compensation range for this position is $30-45 an hour depending on experience.

Why FLEX?

We at FLEX know that teaching and consulting are opportunities to build relationships. Our team understands that each student has a unique background and a unique set of challenges and goals; we work closely with families to help every student overcome those challenges and achieve those goals. In an increasingly crowded industry, FLEX leads through integrity.

FLEX has provided admissions consulting, standardized test prep, tutoring and enrichment services for pre-collegiate students since 2001. Our team members offer a nuanced understanding of colleges and their admissions philosophies and give thorough, step-by-step guidance in all areas of the application process. They provide personalized instruction to raise grades and scores and expand students’ knowledge beyond what’s covered in a typical textbook or classroom.

What you’ll do:

• Academic Instructors assist students individually and in small groups with academic coursework, standardized test prep, and enrichment courses.
• They develop and customize lesson plans and curriculum to provide students with targeted, individualized academic support and they maintain comprehensive reports of sessions to track progress and adapt to students’ needs.
• Most importantly, they help students achieve their academic goals while making the experience as positive as possible.

Where you’ll do it:

• FLEX Irvine
• Most sessions occur in-center. In-home sessions are only scheduled with prior consent of instructors and are compensated at a higher rate.
• This position will operate from 4 PM to 8 PM.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry or similar required (U.S. Top 50 college or university strongly preferred)
• Strong communication skills to establish rapport with students and co-workers
• Passion for education
• Experience teaching or tutoring High School students
• Availability to work at least some evenings and Saturdays
• Strong knowledge of both Chemistry and Biology at a teaching level of expertise.

What we’d love but don’t need:

• Formal experience and/or training in education
• Ability to teach multiple subjects in the sciences highly preferred (AP Physics, AP Chemistry, etc.)
• Familiarity with standardized tests (AP, SAT II, SAT, ACT, etc.) in your subjects