Professional Tutor for Open Door Project -Math

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Norfolk invites applications for a Professional Tutor for Open Door Project - Math. The role provides individual and group tutoring in math, spanning developmental concepts to pre-calculus, including trig, to promote independent learning.

Ideal candidates will have 60+ college credits with a B average or better in math, strong communication, and the ability to adapt tutoring methods for diverse learners.

Qualifications

60+ college credits with a B average or better in math or related subject.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to adapt tutoring methods to diverse learning styles.
Ability to work with staff, students, and faculty at a professional level.
Proficient in math concepts from developmental to pre-calculus, including trigonometry.

Responsibilities

Tutor students in math and encourage systemic study habits.
Participate in professional development offerings.
Meet with Academic Skills Advisor and instructors to plan support.
Refer students to campus resources as needed.
Maintain regular and accurate tutoring session records.
Reach out to program students to encourage attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math tutoring

Communication

Adaptive tutoring

Diversity awareness

Education

60 credits completed with B average

Job description

Professional Tutor for Open Door Project -Math

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 | Professional Tutor for Open Door Project -Math

Role Title | Education Support Specialist I

Role Code | 29142-SW

FLSA | Nonexempt

Pay Band | 02

Position Number | 295W0092

Agency | Tidewater Community College

Division | Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location | Norfolk - 710

Hiring Range | $15.18 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel | No

EEO Category | 2-Professionals

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 | 10 to 18 hours per week to be scheduled Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hours vary due to student and class scheduling throughout the year. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.

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:

The Open-Door Program is a federally funded Student Support Services/TRiO program that provides academic support to disadvantaged college students. Provide individual and group tutoring in math, support using information technology applications and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.

Functional Responsibilities:

Tutor students in the specified disciplines 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 and instructors 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 Professional 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

Candidates must have completed at least 60 credits of higher education with at least a "B" average or better in the content area or related subject area. The ability to 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, students, and faculty at the professional level. Ability to integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress. Math tutors should be proficient in math concepts from developmental mathematics to pre-calculus, including trigonometry.

Additional Considerations

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours, approximately 10-18 hours a week preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number | WGE_3408P

Recruitment Type | General Public - G

Number of Vacancies | 1

Position End Date (if temporary) |

Job Open Date | 08/27/2026

Job Close Date | 09/28/2026

Open Until Filled | No

Agency Website | TCC.EDU

Contact Name | Lizette White

Email | Jobs@tcc.edu

Phone Number |

Special Instructions to Applicants

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/100475

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