Math Instructional Assistant

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high-quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships. The Learning Resources Center (LRC) is an integral part of the academic units that report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The LRC advances the mission of the college through a comprehensive, readily accessible collection of VPCC curriculum‑related informational materials, instructional technologies, and other academic support services that meet the educational needs of students, faculty, and staff.

Provides individual and small group instruction, assistance, and resources to currently enrolled students who encounter math‑related problems in their VPCC courses.

This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) and Responsible Employee (Title IX).

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.

• Demonstrated understanding of mathematics foundations (arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics) necessary for success in associate degrees and certificate‑level career and technical programs and courses.
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software, databases, and electronic communications.
• Proficiency with graphing calculators.

• Excellent communication and strong listening skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and time‑management skills.
• Analytic problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with graphing calculators.

• Ability to create a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Patience, flexibility, ability to vary teaching methods and resources according to student needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours.

• Demonstrated math teaching and/or tutorial experience at the high school or two‑year college level.
• Demonstrated understanding of the pedagogical principles in working with adult learners and underserved populations. Experience working with adult learners and underserved populations.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.

• Experience in a community college setting.
• Experience with scheduling and tutor administration software such as Navigate and Brainfuse.
• Experience with math instructional systems such as My Math Lab.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

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: .

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.

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.

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.