Science Tutor (Contract) — R² Academy Tutoring

Location: Scarborough (in-person) + Online across Ontario

Type: Independent contractor · Flexible hours

Pay: $20–$25/hour, based on experience

About the role

R² Academy Tutoring is looking for a knowledgeable, reliable science tutor to join our team on a contract basis. You'll work one-on-one (and occasionally in small groups) with students from Grades 1 to 12, working from their actual textbook and rubric — not generic worksheets. This is a hybrid role: some students meet in person, others online. You set your own availability and control your own schedule. How much you work depends on student enrollment.

What you'll do

• Run in-person and online tutoring sessions, one-on-one or in small groups.
• Teach across the science curriculum: general science (Grades 1–10) and senior Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (Grades 11–12).
• Help students with homework, school assignments, exam prep, lab work, and understanding their course material.
• Adapt how you teach to fit each student's pace and learning style.
• Track student progress and give clear, useful feedback to students and parents.
• Build a supportive environment where students gain real confidence in science.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 4 years of tutoring or teaching experience in science.
• Strong command of high-school science, up to Grade 12 — in at least one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
• The ability to explain hard concepts clearly and patiently.
• Experience prepping students for tests, quizzes, and major exams (an asset).
• Additional languages — Mandarin, Spanish, French, Japanese, etc. (an asset).
• A genuine commitment to helping students do better in school.
• Comfortable teaching both in person and online.

Location & tech

• Must be able to tutor in person in Scarborough.
• Able to tutor in Pickering or nearby cities — a strong asset.
• Reliable internet connection and comfort with online teaching platforms.
• An iPad or tablet for digital whiteboard work — an asset.

One requirement before you start

A police record check, including vulnerable sector screening, must be completed successfully before the contract begins.

The details

• Employment type: Independent contractor
• Hours: Flexible — typically 1–10 hours/week, depending on enrollment
• Scheduling: You set your availability and control your schedule
• Compensation: $20–$25/hour, based on experience

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

• What subjects are you confident teaching and at what grade levels?
• Are you able to drive to students homes in Scarborough?
• How many years of tutoring experience do you have?
• Have you completed (or are you willing to complete) a police record check with vulnerable sector screening?
• What is your highest level of education in Science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology. Please specify.) or a related field?

Work Location: In person