Embedded Math Instructional Assistant

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking an Embedded Math Instructional Assistant to support students in math courses. The role involves tutoring during and outside class time, collaborating with faculty to plan activities, and offering small-group instruction to enrolled students.

The position emphasizes experience with adult learners, underserved populations, and LMS tools like Canvas or Blackboard to support course objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated math teaching and/or tutoring 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.

Responsibilities

• Acts as embedded tutor for assigned math classes and attends class regularly.
• Provides individual and small group instruction, assistance, and resources to currently enrolled students.
• Holds appointments outside of scheduled class hours and collaborates with faculty to plan activities.
• Troubleshoots tutoring situations and exchanges feedback with instructors.

Skills

Math tutoring

Adult learners

LMS familiarity

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Working Title Embedded Math Instructional Assistant Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 293W0116 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $21.50-23.00 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 3-Technicians 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 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.