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Varsity Tutors

Elementary School Science Tutor

ID · Remote

$40/hr

About the Job The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Elementary School Science tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll ...

Varsity Tutors

Elementary School Science Tutor

VA · Remote

$40/hr

About the Job The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Elementary School Science tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll ...

Varsity Tutors

Elementary School Science Tutor

IL · Remote

$40/hr

About the Job The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Elementary School Science tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for elementary science tutors in the United States is $23.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Elementary Science Tutors vs Elementary Math Tutors?

AspectElementary Science TutorsElementary Math Tutors
CredentialsTypically require a degree in science or education, often with tutoring certificationsUsually need a degree in mathematics or education, with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentOne-on-one or small group tutoring, often in homes, schools, or onlineSimilar settings, focusing on math skills development for elementary students
Industry UsageCommonly employed by tutoring centers, schools, or private clientsSame as science tutors, with focus on math curriculum support
Search & Comparison IntentParents seeking science help for their childrenParents looking for math tutoring services

Elementary Science Tutors and Elementary Math Tutors both require relevant educational credentials and often work in similar environments. While their subject focus differs—science versus math—they serve similar roles in supporting elementary students' academic success. Parents often compare these roles when seeking specialized tutoring for their child's specific needs.

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Elementary School Science Tutor

Elementary School Science Tutor

Varsity Tutors

Kalamazoo, MI • Remote

$40/hr

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Varsity Tutors rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 21 rated private schools and tutoring

Job description

About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Elementary School Science tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
  • Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
  • Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
  • Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
  • Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
  • Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
  • Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
  • We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a Elementary School Science Tutor
  • Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of life science including plants, animals, and ecosystems, earth science including weather, rocks, and landforms, physical science including matter, energy, and forces, and scientific inquiry methods. Ability to explain the water cycle, simple machines, animal adaptations, and properties of matter while building foundational scientific literacy and curiosity in young learners.
  • Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at facilitating hands-on experiments, observation activities, and age-appropriate scientific investigations. Guides students through forming hypotheses, recording data in journals, comparing and classifying objects, and drawing conclusions from simple experiments. Emphasizes inquiry-based learning and scientific vocabulary development, connecting science concepts to the natural world children experience daily.
  • Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with elementary science standards for grades one through five including Next Generation Science Standards, and common challenges such as distinguishing living from nonliving things, understanding states of matter changes, and grasping Earth and space concepts. Adapts instruction using hands-on activities, picture books, and nature exploration to support young learners at varying developmental levels.
  • Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
  • Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

Ways To Connect With Students
  • 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
  • Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.
Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

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