Math Instructional Assistant

Job Overview

Math Instructional Assistant – Trainer and Instructor I (Role Code 29111-SW) at Virginia Peninsula Community College. The role provides individual and small group instruction, assistance, and resources to students who encounter math‑related problems in their VPCC courses.

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.

Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) and Responsible Employee (Title IX).

• Provide individual and small group instruction, assistance, and resources to students who encounter math-related problems in VPCC courses.
• Assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated understanding of mathematics foundations (arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics) necessary for success in associate’s 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, and the ability to vary teaching methods and resources according to student needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success; ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening or weekend hours.

• Demonstrated math teaching and/or tutorial experience at the high school or two‑year college level.
• Demonstrated understanding of pedagogical principles in working with adult learners and underserved populations; experience working with such 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.

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, and credit checks relevant to employment. Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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.