Math Instructional Assistant

Title: Math Instructional Assistant
Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Location: Hampton - 650
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $21.50/hr
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.
This position is restricted and is funded through a grant and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.
Four positions will be filled from this posting. The search will remain open until the positions are filled; however, to be considered for the initial screening, candidates should submit a complete application package by November 21, 2023.
We change lives and transform our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, 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.
Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of the pedagogical considerations in working with underprepared students.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated understanding of mathematics foundations (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) 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.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and strong listening skills
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Analytic problem-solving skills.

Abilities:

• 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.
• Ability to work at multiple campus locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scheduling and tutor administration software such as Navigate and Brainfuse; experience with Math Instructional systems such as MyMathLab.
• Experience in a higher education setting