Math Tutor (Chesapeake)

Tidewater Community College; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 17,909,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College seeks a part-time Math Tutor (Chesapeake) to support students in mathematics and basic computer literacy, including Canvas navigation. The tutor collaborates with instructors and fellow tutors to promote student success and develop tailored learning materials.

Responsibilities include tutoring in various formats, attending training sessions, and contributing to outreach-learning activities while maintaining FERPA-compliant confidentiality and delivering quality

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of Precalculus I and II, Statistics I, and higher-level Calculus.
• Must have an A or B grade in the courses tutored.
• Effective oral, written, and technical communication.
• Ability to contextualize study techniques into collaborative sessions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to diverse learners.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Support students in one-to-one, small-group, drop-in, or online tutoring in mathematics.
• Tutor basic computer literacy, including Canvas access and document creation.
• Assist students in building high-impact study strategies and resources.
• Participate in tutor-training, meetings, and professional development.
• Partner with instructors to offer workshops and classroom outreach.
• Maintain familiarity with campus resources for students.
• Create supplementary learning materials and handouts.
• Demonstrate patience, encouragement, and empathy in tutoring sessions.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Reliability

Teamwork

FERPA compliance

Job description

Working Title

Math Tutor (Chesapeake)

Role Title

Education Support Assistant

Role Code

29141-SW

FLSA

Nonexempt

Pay Band

01

Position Number

295W0196

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

Telework options

No

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

• Support 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.
• Assist students in building high-impact study strategies and leveraging academic resources to promote course success.
• 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.
• Create supplementary learning materials, handouts, and resources tailored to student needs.
• 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.

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.

Vehicle, Supervisory and Travel

• Operation of a State Vehicle - No
• Supervises Employees - No
• Required Travel - N/A

Posting Information

Posting Number: WGE_3501P

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 10/06/2026

Job Close Date: 11/03/2026

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. 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

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/101911