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About the Role

The New York Public Library is hiring Tutors for the NYPL After School program, providing free homework help and enrichment activities for school-age children across various NYPL locations. Tutors engage children ages 6-12 in academic support and enrichment activities during busy after school hours.

Responsibilities

Oversee NYPL After School’s homework help & enrichment service at designated program locations M-Th between 2-7 PM
Welcome and engage children ages 6-12 in homework help and enrichment activities on a drop-in basis during busy after school hours in the library
Work with students individually and in groups to deliver flexible academic support and promote learning across subject areas including math, reading, social studies, and science across elementary grade levels
Share program information and expectations with parents/caregivers and refer patrons to branch staff for additional resources and assistance
Manage administrative tasks including student attendance, statistics, and organization and distribution of program supplies
Communicate proactively with branch and central staff to provide feedback and identify challenges and successes
Design and implement engaging enrichment activities for children that inspire a love of reading and learning
Provide supportive guidance and model best practices for youth employees from the Teen Reading Ambassadors program
Work alongside the Children’s Librarian and other branch staff to provide assistance for programs in the library
Attend periodic meetings and trainings to facilitate information exchange among program staff and promote professional development
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Prior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with children and/or teens
Experience teaching and/or tutoring across elementary subject areas (math, science, reading, ELA, social studies, etc.)
Ability to engage and communicate effectively with children ages 6-12, as well as parents and caregivers, co-workers, and supervisors
Ability to multitask and work flexibly in a busy public library environment
Strong understanding of basic elementary math, science, ELA, and social studies concepts
Ability to independently navigate basic computer and technology applications, including regular use of Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

Applying second language skills to program or professional setting (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu)

Location

Washington Heights Library

Work Type

Part Time
Onsite

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree OR Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two or more years completed at an approved accredited educational institution

Salary/Compensations

$22.00 / hour

About the Company

The New York Public Library is committed to providing free, drop-in homework help and enrichment activities for school-age children across NYPL locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
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.