Science, Academic Coaching & Special Education Tutors

About the Role

Tutor Doctor Chandler-Gilbert-Ahwatukee is hiring science tutors, academic coaches, and specialized-support tutors for in-home and online tutoring across the East Valley. Positions include physics, chemistry, biology, executive function coaching, special education support, and daytime homeschool tutoring. This role allows you to make a meaningful difference in students' lives without managing the business side of tutoring.

Pay

$20-$35 per hour base pay, with up to $40 per hour for select students and specialized assignments. Performance bonuses are tied to student satisfaction, reliability, and other performance criteria. Pay is distributed semi-monthly.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling with the ability to choose students whose availability matches yours. Both in-home and online/virtual tutoring options are available.

Support & Benefits

• Ongoing support from a local team that knows you personally
• Detailed student notes, assessments, and instructional resources
• Professional autonomy without micromanagement
• Ability to build meaningful, long-term 1:1 relationships with students
• Local team handles client acquisition, billing, family communication, scheduling coordination, and administrative logistics

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home or online tutoring in subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, and nursing prerequisites
• Offer academic coaching, including organization, study skills, and time management
• Support special education and neurodivergent students with patient, individualized instruction
• Conduct daytime homeschool tutoring with flexible availability
• Adapt instruction to different learning styles
• Maintain reliability, professionalism, and consistent follow-through

Requirements

• Current college enrollment or a completed college degree
• Background as a teacher, education professional, or subject-matter expert
• Ability to adapt instruction to different learning styles
• Reliability, professionalism, and consistent follow-through
• Reliable transportation for in-home tutoring assignments
• A genuine passion for education and student success

Certified teachers, education professionals, and college-degree holders in STEM fields are especially welcome. Teaching credentials and experience supporting students with unique learning needs are valuable but not required for every position.

Locations

Chandler, Gilbert, Ahwatukee/South Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and other East Valley communities in Arizona. Tutors set their own preferred cities, travel radius, subjects, and availability.