High Level Science Tutor

Join ESM Prep as a Hybrid Academic Mentor on the Peninsula! We are looking for an elite educator to support students in AP Physics 1 - C, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry across the Atherton and Hillsborough areas. Enjoy a highly flexible schedule, earn $60–$70/hr base, and receive a +$10/hr bonus for in-person work + IRS rate travel reimbursement. Read on for full role details!

Overview

ESM Prep is a group of passionate educators seeking new Academic Mentors, excited to work at the intersection of education and business. Founded in 2010, we have created a supportive and dynamic learning environment that fosters growth and success for our students. Today, ESM Prep is part of Guidewell Education, a mission-driven company representing a range of successful legacy brands in the education space. Together, ESM and these brands provide a full suite of services, including academic tutoring, college counseling, executive function coaching, and test preparation to students across the world.

As a Guidewell Education brand, we’re guided by a mission to deliver transformational educational experiences that support students as whole people. The core values that shape this mission and our work together as colleagues are: student-centered, empathetic, expert practitioners , and growth-oriented . These principles show up in every coaching relationship we build and every decision we make. You can read more about how our team lives these values at

Job Description

ESM Prep is seeking energetic, engaging, and kind tutors in the San Fransicso Bay Area to support their students holistically as mentors. The majority of our students are on the Peninsula. The tutor in this position will assist students one-on-one in preparing for college by readying them for the AP exams and mentoring them through their overall high school academic journey.

We call our tutors Academic Mentors because we prioritize the holistic development of each of our students. All applicants should be passionate about working with youth and should have previous experience tutoring, teaching, and/or coaching.

Job Requirements

• Prior experience tutoring or teaching high-level science courses through AP Chemistry/AP Biology and AP Physics C (or college-level equivalent) is required
• The ability to additionally assist students in AP Calculus is preferred.
• Candidates must be living on or near the San Francisco Peninsula and able to consistently commute to one-hour in-person sessions in the Atherton/Hillsborough areas, even though many students will be remote.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Available for part-time, consistent placement throughout the full school year or longer.
• Tutoring hours primarily occur during weekday evenings (after 3:00 PM) and/or on weekends. Typical weekly availability is Sunday–Thursday.
• Additional expertise in high school subjects such as History, English, Spanish, Computer Science, or Economics is a plus.
• Prior experience teaching the ACT/SAT, or a willingness to complete our advanced paid test prep training, is a major asset that will immediately open up expanded student roster opportunities.

Compensation/Benefits :

• Wage: $60-$70/hr (remote academic tutoring in high school subjects starts at $60/hr, while remote test prep tutoring starts at $70/hr) 
• A bonus of +$10 per hour is applied for any in-person work
• IRS rate non-taxed travel reimbursement 
• Additional compensation for training and administrative functions 
• Flexible schedule
• Pathway to full-time – based on experience, performance, and subject range
• Employee discount program

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with ESM Prep--parents, students, staff, contractors, partners, vendors--are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights.

The Legal Stuff:

Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. ESM Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended.

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