Embedded Tutor

Virginia's Community College System; Warsaw (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) invites applications for an Embedded Tutor. This part-time role supports students with in-person and virtual tutoring, embedded within designated course sessions, under the Coordinator of Learning Resources.

Expect tutoring both during and outside class time and regular instructor collaboration. Minimum requirements include a course grade of A or B, demonstrated competence in the tutoring subject, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion with an A or B grade for the course(s) in which the Embedded Tutor is assigned.
• Demonstrated competence in the course to be tutored.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Embedded tutors must be able to attend assigned course or lab sessions and provide tutoring support outside class hours as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and virtual tutoring for designated course sections to support student success.
• Schedule and conduct tutoring sessions outside class time in addition to in-class tutoring.
• Communicate regularly with course instructors and document tutoring activity.
• Follow the guidelines of the Embedded Tutoring program and maintain student privacy at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing skills

Education

Course completed with A/B grade

Job description

Job Summary

Working Title: Embedded Tutor

Role Title: Education Support Assistant

Role Code: 29141

FLSA: Nonexempt

Position Number: 278W0009

Agency: Rappahannock Community College

Division: Rappahannock Community College (Div)

Work Location: Richmond County - 159

Hiring Range: The pay rate for this position is $15 per hour.

Emergency/Essential Personnel: No

EEO Category: 6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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

Work Schedule: To be determined.

Sensitive Position: No

Job Details

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,900 credit students in 2025-2026 and almost 890 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams? RCC seeks applicants for our Embedded Tutor opening. This is a part-time position without benefits working approximately 15 hours/week at a pay rate of $15 per hour.

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Learning Resources, the Embedded Tutor provides in-person and virtual tutoring services for designated course sections to support student success. Embedded within the classroom, this tutor provides accurate explanations and examples to clarify course concepts. The incumbent uses a variety of auditory, visual, and interactive approaches to support student learning. Examples of tutoring assistance include using a whiteboard to review the solution to a difficult math problem, discussing study guide questions, and adding comments to a shared document.

In addition to providing in-person tutoring assistance during class time, the Embedded Tutor position schedules and holds both in-person and virtual tutoring sessions outside of class time. This role completes required training to build tutoring skills, communicates regularly with course instructors, participates in documenting and assessing tutoring activity, and follows the guidelines of the Embedded Tutoring program.

The Embedded Tutor comes prepared to all course sessions and meets with the Coordinator of Learning Resources to review performance and receive feedback for improvement. The Embedded Tutor maintains courteous, caring, and professional communications with students, faculty, and college employees. This position maintains student privacy at all times.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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

Completion with an A or B grade for the course(s) in which the Embedded Tutor is assigned.

Demonstrated competence in the course to be tutored.

Strong communication and writing skills.

Embedded tutors must be able to attend assigned course or lab sessions and provide tutoring support outside class hours as scheduled.

Operation of a State Vehicle: No

Supervises Employees: No

Required Travel: Occasional travel between campuses may be required.

Equal Opportunity 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

VCCS uses 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.

Background Check Disclaimer

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/.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100718

Job Open and Close Dates

Job Open Date: 09/02/2026

Job Close Date: 09/15/2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter

Contact Information

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]