Math Instructional Assistant

🇺🇸 Williamsburg, Virginia 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $22 - $23 per Hour 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ September 19th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is hiring a Math Instructional Assistant to tutor students working through math problems in their coursework, from arithmetic through calculus and statistics. Based in the college's Learning Resources Center, the assistant works one-on-one and in small groups with students in associate degree and career-technical programs, adapting explanations to different learning styles and paces. The position calls for comfort with graphing calculators and learning management systems like Canvas or Blackboard, and for patience working with adult learners and underserved populations. Hours run Monday through Friday between 8 am and 6 pm, with some flexibility expected.

Highlights

Tutor enrolled students individually and in small groups on math coursework spanning arithmetic through calculus and statistics.
Adapt teaching methods and resources to varied student needs and learning styles.
Apply graphing calculators, spreadsheet software, and electronic communication tools to support instruction.
Draw on pedagogical principles suited to adult learners and underserved student populations.
Navigate learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard alongside students.
Serve as a designated Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and a Responsible Employee under Title IX.
Demonstrate prior math teaching or tutoring experience at the high school or two-year college level.
Flex a Monday-Friday schedule between 8 am and 6 pm, with possible evening or weekend hours.
Earn $21.50 to $23.00 per hour for this part-time role.

Math Instructional Assistant Full Description

About the Role

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).

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of mathematics foundations (arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics) for associate degree and career/technical programs.
Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software, databases, and electronic communications; proficiency with graphing calculators.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills; analytic problem-solving skills.
Patience, flexibility, and ability to vary teaching methods and resources according to student needs.
Demonstrated math teaching and/or tutorial experience at the high school or two-year college level.
Understanding of pedagogical principles in working with adult learners and underserved populations.
Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.

Work Schedule

Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. Hiring Range: $21.50 - $23.00 hourly.