Professional Biology Tutor - STEM

Bethesda, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

Prep Matters is looking for bright, dynamic people to join our paid academic tutor training class, leading to work as a professional tutor in our Bethesda office. Weekly training sessions will be required of all new hires. Our colleagues enjoy individual offices, amenities including a lounge, well-stocked kitchen, and the support of our full-time operations team, so tutors can focus on the work that matters most: helping students!

One-on-one tutoring - Deliver the highest quality academic tutoring Maintain content expertise for one or more STEM classes: math through calculus and chemistry, biology, and physics through AP level.

• Craft personalized education plans for each student
• Master and demonstrate proficiency with Prep Matters instructional methods
• Tailor delivery of proprietary materials to the needs of the student
• Build upon each student’s strengths, including shoring up academic weaknesses and study skills
• Recognize and work to remediate the effects of stress and anxiety tied to the under performance on tests
• Quickly establish a healthy rapport with students
• Strive to build students’ self confidence in all interactions

Client communication - Serve as the primary point of contact between Prep Matters and the families with which it works, providing expert feedback and guidance about students’ academic progress and struggles

• Listen well and curiously to establish trust and help clients set realistic and helpful expectations and goals
• Provide updates after each session in the form of notes to parents and students entered into our proprietary CRM tool
• Respond to parent or student inquir ies in a timely manner, maintaining professional standards of communication in form of address and language, and addressing client needs clearly and thoroughly
• Proactively schedule ad hoc conferences with parents and students as needed

• Bachelor’s degree – complete and not in progress. Advanced degree in Biology is a plus.
• At least two years of tutoring experience in one or more academic subjects

• A true appreciation for working with kids
• Willingness to make at least 10 hours/week available, including at least some weekend time
• The ability to reliably and independently manage client scheduling and email correspondence.
• The skills required to score well on a qualifying test consisting of relevant subject matter

• Demonstrated mastery of Biology is a plus
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter and the ability to model the study habits required for success at academically rigorous universities
• Academic expertise (up to the AP level) in additional subjects of science, calculus, history, economics, computer science, or a foreign language
• Background from a rigorous academic program is preferred to align with the high expectations of our clientele.
• Familiarity with the culture of highly competitive academic institutions is an asset.
• Professional experience in a high-volume tutoring environment
• A working knowledge of local public and independent schools

• Salary Range: $40-$70/hr., commensurate with experience
• Retirement - SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match

Tutors who bill an average of 17.5 hours per week annually have access to our comprehensive benefits package: