English Tutor (Portsmouth)
virginia community collegesPortsmouth, VA
English Tutor (Portsmouth)
virginia community collegesPortsmouth, VA
4 days ago
Occupations
TutorsTeaching Assistants, PostsecondaryEnglish Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryIndustries
Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsEducational Support ServicesAdministration of Education Programs$17.64
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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 TitleRole TitleRole Title Education Support Assistant Role CodeRole Code 29141-SWFLSAFLSA Nonexempt Pay BandPay Band 01 Position Number Position Number 295W0190AgencyAgency Tidewater Community College DivisionDivision Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Work Location Portsmouth - 740 Hiring RangeHiring Range $17.64 Emergency/Essential Personnel NoEEO CategoryEEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part TimeFull Time or Part Time Part TimeDoes this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- NoDoes this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? NoWork Schedule Part time, 15 hours per week; scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PMSensitive Position Sensitive Position NoJob 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:
Tutors provide academic support to increase student academic achievement by meeting with students to clarify learning objectives and outcomes and work on study skills. Tutors serve as a supplement to classroom or online teaching. Tutors assist faculty, deans, and the Learning Assistance Supervisor in supporting the student success initiatives of Tidewater Community College.
Functional Responsibilities:
Meet with students in a one-to-one, small-group, drop-in, or online tutoring format(s) to provide learning assistance in English and other writing assignments.
Tutor students in basic computer literacy to include accessing student email, creating and saving documents and other file types, and navigating Canvas.
Help with developing study strategies (textbooks, handbooks, online resources, etc.) for students requesting 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 team up to offer course-relevant workshops.
Maintain familiarity with campus resources available to students.
Maintain a resourceful supply of course-relevant handouts in learning assistance centers.
Demonstrate patience, encouragement, and empathy to students having difficulty.
Assist with additional duties as assigned.
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.
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:
- Significant knowledge of the concepts taught in College Composition I and II including grammar, mechanics, the essay structure, argumentation, citation styles, and research.
- Must have obtained 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 experience with responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
- Additional Considerations
- Previous experience working in a tutoring position
- Operation of a State Vehicle
- Operation of a State Vehicle NoSupervises Employees
- Supervises Employees NoRequired TravelN/APosting Number
- Posting Number WGE_3500PRecruitment Type
- Recruitment Type General Public - GNumber of Vacancies
- Number of Vacancies 1Position End Date (if temporary)
- Job Open DateJob Open Date 10/06/2026 Job Close DateJob Close Date 10/27/2026 Open Until FilledOpen Until Filled NoAgency Website
- Agency Website TCC.EDUContact Name
- Contact Name Lizette WhiteEmailEmail Jobs@tcc.eduPhone NumberPhone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
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
Additional Information:
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 StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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 StatementVCCS 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. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)Are you willing to work at our Portsmouth campus? YesNo
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Salary
$17.64
Experience level
Junior
Location
Portsmouth, VA
Occupation
Tutors
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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