English Tutor (Chesapeake)

Virginia Community Colleges; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College is seeking a part-time Education Support Assistant to tutor English and writing, helping students improve study strategies and digital literacy in Canvas. The role supports instructors and may involve outreach and workshops across campus.

15 hours weekly, schedule Mon–Fri between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, at Chesapeake location. Prior tutoring experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of College Composition I & II concepts like grammar, mechanics, essays, argumentation, citations.
• Must have earned an A or B in courses tutored.
• Effective oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to adapt learning strategies for group or individual tutoring.
• Familiarity with FERPA and student privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students one-to-one or in small groups to provide English and writing support.
• Tutor basic computer literacy: email access, creating/saving documents, navigating Canvas.
• Help students develop study strategies using textbooks and online resources.
• Participate in tutor trainings, team meetings, and professional development.
• Collaborate with instructors to offer classroom outreach and workshops.
• Maintain familiarity with campus resources and tutoring centers.

Skills

English tutoring

Writing instruction

Communication skills

FERPA knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Canvas

Student Email

Microsoft Word

Job description

Working Title

Role Title

Role Title Education Support Assistant

Role Code

Role Code 29141-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 01

Position Number

Position Number 295W1061

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Chesapeake - 550

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $17.64 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 6-Administrative Support

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-

-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

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

No

Work Schedule

Part time, 15 hours per week; scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Position Summary:

Tutors provide academic support to increase student academic achievement by meeting with students to clarify learning objectives and outcomes and work on study skills. Tutors serve as a supplement to classroom or online teaching. Tutors assist faculty, deans, and the Learning Assistance Supervisor in supporting the student success initiatives of Tidewater Community College.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Meet with students in a one-to-one, small-group, drop‑in, or online tutoring format(s) to provide learning assistance in English and other writing assignments.
• Tutor students in basic computer literacy to include accessing student email, creating and saving documents and other file types, and navigating Canvas.
• Help with developing study strategies (textbooks, handbooks, online resources, etc.) for students requesting tutoring services.
• Participate in team meetings, tutor‑training sessions, and professional development training.
• Partner with instructors to offer outreach‑learning opportunities in the classroom and team up to offer course‑relevant workshops.
• Maintain familiarity with campus resources available to students.
• Maintain a resourceful supply of course‑relevant handouts in learning assistance centers.
• Demonstrate patience, encouragement, and empathy to students having difficulty.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.
• 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.

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

• Significant knowledge of the concepts taught in College Composition I and II including grammar, mechanics, the essay structure, argumentation, citation styles, and research.
• Must have obtained an “A” or “B” grade in the course(s) for which tutoring will be performed.
• Effective oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to contextualize transferable academic study techniques and learning strategies into collaborative learning sessions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA .
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience with responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience working in a tutoring position

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3499P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

10/06/2026

Job Close Date

11/03/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Agency Website

TCC.EDU

Contact Name

Lizette White

Email

[e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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.