New York Public Library is hiring: NYPL After School Lead Tutor -...
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NYPL After School Lead Tutor - High Bridge or Kingsbridge Branch Library
Department: Various Departments
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Various Locations
Reporting To: Jesenia Fuentes or Emily Wejchert
Compensation: $18.00 / hour
Description
The NYPL is hiring Lead Tutors to provide homework help and enrichment activities to elementary grade students in 20 branch libraries during the 2022-2023 school year. The Lead Tutor is responsible for overseeing the logistical implementation of the program at their assigned location day-to-day.
Lead Tutors will work 16 hours per week, M-Th, during the program hours of approximately 3-6 PM with additional hours required for professional development, meetings, and preparation. Lead Tutors will work approximately 36 weeks per year, September 14, 2022 through June 15, 2023. The Lead Tutor will not be scheduled to work the weeks of December 19, December 26, February 20, April 10, nor during any federal holidays.
- Oversee daily procedures at sites, including administrative procedures, collaborating with branch staff about enrichment activities, and managing other logistics,
- Serve as the communication liaison for the program,
- Act as the point-person for parent/caregiver communication,
- Support Teen Reading Ambassador Pages assigned to each location,
- Work in small groups with students to provide them with academic tutoring to improve their understanding of math, reading, social studies and/or science, at all levels,
- Attend periodic staff meetings for youth evaluation and information exchange among Tutors, Library staff, Teen Reading Ambassador Pages, and supervisors
- Use best practices when tutoring students,
- Develop positive relationships with students that foster their academic and personal growth,
- Administer enrichment activities to students in the afterschool hours,
- Support the Children’s Librarian and other branch staff in the implementation of programs in the afterschool hours,
- May be assigned to work in other program sites,
- Performs other duties assigned
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two or more years completed or equivalent experience, at an approved accredited educational institution, or
- Bachelor’s degree
- HS Diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with children and/or teens
- Experience teaching and/or tutoring in multiple subject areas
- Effective communication skills when working with children, parents, co-workers, and supervisors,
- Interest in urban library services,
- Interest in helping children to improve their reading, writing, math, social studies, and science skills,
- Possess a concrete understanding of basic elementary Math, Science, English, History, and Foreign Language concepts,
- Computer and basic technology skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications
- Ability to speak foreign languages preferred
- Informal mentorship of Teen Reading Ambassador Pages and Tutors
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
- Be Welcoming and Inclusive
- New York Public Library branch library
- Limited physical effort is required
- May require travel within NYC
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
- 16 hours per week, M-Th afternoons (approximately 3-6PM + additional hours)
36 weeks per year
Starts on Sep 14, 2022 and ends on June 15, 2023
Not scheduled to work the weeks of December 19, December 26, February 20, April 10, nor during any federal holidays