Math Tutor (Chesapeake)

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

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake is seeking an Education Support Assistant to tutor mathematics, assist with basic computer literacy, and help students build study skills.

You will collaborate with instructors and peers, provide learning materials, and support student success initiatives across four campuses in the region.

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.

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.

Skills

Precalculus knowledge

Statistics knowledge

Calculus knowledge

Effective communication

FERPA compliance

Independent work

Team collaboration

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Posting Summary

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 295W0196

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 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-

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?

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

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.

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

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3501P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/06/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/03/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.EDU

Contact Name

Contact Name Lizette White

Email

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

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you willing to work at our Chesapeake campus?
  • Yes
  • No