Biology Instructor

About the Employer Founded in 2001, FLEX has guided middle and high schoolers through their college prep journeys. From learners to impacters, FLEX is helping students unlock their potential and make positive changes in their communities. FLEX has incorporated social-emotional learning into its curriculum and educational services. FLEX believes students should be inspired to learn and to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. If you're interested in learning more about our company, please visit our website at flexcollogeprep.com or see the video below on how our programs are making an impact on our students’ academic success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw4jbaLy-vo Job Summary FLEX College Prep is seeking dynamic individuals with strong communication skills to join our pool of instructors and teach Biology to middle and high school students.

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 Cupertino
• Most sessions occur in-center.  In-home sessions are only scheduled with prior consent of instructors and are compensated at a higher rate.

Requirements

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology 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

What we’d love but don’t need:

• Formal experience and/or training in education
• Ability to teach multiple subjects (i.e. AP Biology, AP Chemistry and ACT Math & Science)
• Familiarity with standardized tests (AP, SAT II, SAT, ACT, etc.) in your subjects
• Ability to work at multiple locations

Benefits

What we’re excited to give you:

• $25 - $45+ per hour, commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for rapid growth and merit-based promotion
• Paid Sick leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Discounts for FLEX services
• Getting out of bed can be hard - coffee’s on us!