Peer Tutor – Math and English

Peer Tutor – Math and English

Working Title
- Peer Tutor – Math and English

Role Title
- Education Support Assistant

Role Code - 29141-SW

Pay Band - 1

Position Number - 284W0052

Agency
- Eastern Shore Community College

Division
- Eastern Shore Community College (Div)

Work Location
- Accomack - 001

Hiring Range - $15.00 per hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel
- No

EEO Category - 6-Administrative Support

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

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 assigned to tutor 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. Math tutors must at least be proficient in math from developmental through college algebra. 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
- No

Supervises Employees
- No

Required Travel - N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number -

Recruitment Type
- Agency Employee Only - E

Number of Vacancies - 2

Job Open Date - 07/14/2026

Job Close Date - 08/05/2026

Open Until Filled

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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 (ADAandADAAA), 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.