Math Tutor (2 Positions) (VAB/Norfolk)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia's Community College System is seeking Math Tutors for part-time positions to assist students at Tidewater Community College. In this role, you'll provide one-on-one and group tutoring in mathematics, helping students enhance their academic skills and succeed in their courses. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of PreCalculus, Statistics, and Calculus, along with effective communication skills to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have obtained an 'A' or 'B' grade in the relevant math courses.
• Experience providing tutoring or academic support is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students in tutoring sessions to provide assistance in mathematics.
• Help develop study strategies and connect students with resources.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development training.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to contextualize learning strategies

Customer service experience

Education

Significant knowledge of PreCalculus, Statistics, and Calculus

Job description

Working Title Math Tutor (2 Positions) (VAB/Norfolk) Role Title Education Support Assistant Role Code 29141-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 01 Position Number 295W5560 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Virginia Beach - 810 Hiring Range $17.64 per hour, part-time Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional 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

15 hours per week, part time

Monday -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 28,000 students in 2019-20. 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 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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.

This Math Tutor Recruitment is to fill 2 positions; 1 Virginia Beach Campus & 1 Norfolk Campus.

Functional Responsibilities

• Meet with students in a one-to-one, small-group, drop-in, or online tutoring format(s) to provide learning assistance in mathematics.
• 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.
  
  

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 PreCalculus I and II, Statistics I, and higher-level Calculus.
• 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 WGE_2565P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 2 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/05/2025 Job Close Date 06/26/2025 Open Until Filled No Agency Website Tcc.edu Contact Name Liz White Email [e-mail] Phone Number 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. 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

Additional Information Background Check Statement 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/

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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/85775