Math Tutor- Chesapeake

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Summary:

Working Title Math Tutor – Chesapeake. Role

Title:

Education Support Assistant. Role Code: 29141‑SW. FLSA:
Nonexempt. Pay Band: 01. Position Number: 295W0985. Agency:
Tidewater Community College. Division:
Tidewater Community College (Div).

Work Location:

Chesapeake – 550. Hiring Range: $17.64 per hour. Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No. EEO Category: F‑Admin Supp. Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time. Telework options:
No. Bilingual skill requirement:
No.

15 hours per week, part time. Monday–Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Sensitive Position:
No.

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads for 50 years. It has grown from one campus into a regional educational and economic force, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019‑20. The college has four campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, plus additional regional centers and cultural institutions. Tutors support students by clarifying learning objectives and outcomes and enhancing study skills.

This Math Tutor position is located at the Chesapeake Campus.

• Meet with students in one‑to‑one, small‑group, drop‑in, or online tutoring format(s) to provide learning assistance in mathematics.
• Tutor students in basic computer literacy, including accessing student email, creating and saving documents, and navigating Canvas.
• Help students develop study strategies (textbooks, handbooks, online resources, etc.) for requested 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 collaborate on course‑relevant workshops.
• Maintain familiarity with campus resources available to students.
• Provide a resourceful supply of course‑relevant handouts in learning assistance centers.
• Demonstrate patience, encouragement, and empathy to students facing difficulty.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned and to assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Significant knowledge of Pre Calculus I and II, Statistics I, and higher‑level Calculus concepts.
• Must have earned 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 responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.

Previous experience working in a tutoring position. Operation of a State Vehicle:
No. Supervises Employees:
No. Required Travel:
None.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants must provide an AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired. Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP.

To request a letter, use the link at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./ 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 successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks. Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

EEO Statement
:
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits…