Peer Tutor – English

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Shore Community College seeks a part-time Peer Tutor in English to support students across developmental to literature courses. You will meet weekly with Academic Skills Advisor to plan targeted tutoring, document sessions, and encourage independent study strategies.

The role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork with staff and students, and outreach to students needing support. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate tutoring records, participating in professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience in the subject area of English with at least a “B” or better average in content area.
• Peer tutor must have at least sophomore standing, be knowledgeable of content area, and can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to adjust tutoring methods as needed to meet various learning styles.
• Ability to work well with staff and students.
• Ability to integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress.
• English tutors must be proficient in English from developmental to English literature courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual tutoring in specified discipline for which hired and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Tutor students in specified discipline and encourage students to develop a systemic approach to studying that will serve them in many courses.
• Participate in professional development offerings.
• Meet with Academic Skills Advisor to plan appropriate academic support for students.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed.
• Keep and maintain regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the appropriate forms.
• Reach out to students in the program and encourage them to come in for academic support.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position of Peer Tutor.

Skills

English tutoring

Communication

Diversity awareness

Adaptive tutoring

Team collaboration

Study strategies

English proficiency

Education

Sophomore standing

Job description

Work Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours. Approximately 8 hours per week.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation. Provide individual tutoring in specified discipline for which hired and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning. Tutor students in specified discipline and encourage students to develop a systemic approach to studying that will serve them in many courses. Participate in professional development offerings. Meet with Academic Skills Advisor to plan appropriate academic support for students. Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed. Keep and maintain regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the appropriate forms. Reach out to students in the program and encourage them to come in for academic support. Perform other duties consistent with the position of Peer Tutor.

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

• Demonstrate experience in the subject area of English with at least a “B” or better average in content area.
• Peer tutor must have at least sophomore standing, be knowledgeable of content area, and can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to adjust tutoring methods as needed to meet various learning styles.
• Ability to work well with staff and students.
• Ability to integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress.
• English tutors must be proficient in English from developmental to English literature courses.

Additional Considerations

As delineated in the required qualifications section.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Required Travel N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number FWS_137P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Agency Employee Only - E

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/04/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/29/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website https://es.vccs.edu/

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current Eastern Shore Community College student? (This position is only open to current ESCC students. If you are not a current ESCC student, your application will not be considered).
  • Yes, I am a current ESCC student
  • No, I am not a current ESCC student