English Tutor (Chesapeake)

Tidewater Community College; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake is seeking a part-time English Tutor to support student success at 15 hours per week. You will meet with students one-to-one or in small groups to assist English and writing assignments and help with basic computer literacy and Canvas navigation.

Work closely with instructors, participate in tutor trainings, and uphold FERPA confidentiality while delivering patient, empathetic guidance to diverse learners.

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.

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.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Tutoring experience

FERPA compliance

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

About the College

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.

Position Details

• Working Title: English Tutor (Chesapeake)
• Role Title: Education Support Assistant
• Role Code: 29141-SW
• FLSA: Nonexempt
• Pay Band: 01
• Position Number: 295W1061
• Agency: Tidewater Community College
• Division: Tidewater Community College (Div)
• Work Location: Chesapeake - 550
• Hiring Range: $17.64 per hour, part time
• 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-: 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
• Operation of a State Vehicle: No
• Supervises Employees: No
• Required Travel: N/A
• Job Open Date: 10/06/2026
• Job Close Date: 11/03/2026
• Open Until Filled: No

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.

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

Eligibility and Background Checks

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

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.

Contact

• Contact Name: Lizette White
• Email: [e-mail]