Embedded Math Instructional Assistant

Virginia Community Colleges; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,803,000 - 32,952,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College provides embedded math tutoring to support student success. The instructional assistant attends classes, offers individual and small-group help, and maintains appointments outside class hours.

They work with faculty to plan activities and troubleshoot. The role is grant-funded, with potential for continuation based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated math teaching and tutoring experience at the college level.
• Understanding of pedagogical principles for adult learners and underserved populations.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and multiple campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as embedded tutor for assigned math classes, providing individual and small group instruction.
• Attend class regularly and support currently enrolled students in math and writing courses.
• Schedule appointments outside of scheduled class hours and collaborate with faculty.
• Assist with tutoring program administration as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytic problem-solving

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Navigate

Brainfuse

MyMathLab

Job description

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Embedded Math Instructional Assistant

Role Title

Role Title Trainer Instructor I

Role Code

Role Code 29111-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 293W0116

Agency

Division

Work Location

Work Location Hampton - 650

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $21.50-23.00

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Within M-F 8 am to 6 pm

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high-quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships. The Learning Resources Center (LRC) is an integral part of the academic units that report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The LRC advances the mission of the college through the comprehensive, readily accessible collection of VPCC curriculum related informational materials, instructional technologies, and other academic support services that meet the educational needs of students, faculty, and staff. Acts as embedded tutor for assigned math classes. Attends class regularly, providing individual and small group instruction, assistance, and resources to currently enrolled students in math and/or writing courses. Holds individual and group appointments with students outside of scheduled class hours. Works closely with faculty to plan class activities, exchange feedback, and troubleshoot situations. This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability. This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) and Responsible Employee (Title IX).

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated math teaching and/or tutorial experience at the high school or two-year college level.
• Demonstrated understanding of the pedagogical principles in working with adult learners and underserved populations.
• Experience working with adult learners and underserved populations.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated understanding of mathematics foundations (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) necessary for success in associate degrees and certificate level career and technical programs and courses.
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software, databases and electronic communications.
• Proficiency with graphing calculators.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and strong listening skills
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Analytic problem-solving skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to create a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Patience, flexibility, ability to vary teaching methods and resources according to student needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to work at multiple campus locations.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with scheduling and tutor administration software such as Navigate and Brainfuse; experience with math instructional systems such as MyMathLab.
• Experience in a higher education setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Minimal

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3232P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/17/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/08/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website vpcc.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Human Resources

Email

Phone Number

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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