Library Page, Teen Reading Ambassadors - Morris Park Library bei The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library · Bronx, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Optionales Büro in Bronx
- Working with children
- Exploring a career in education, literacy, librarianship, and/or youth services
- Exploring the world and work of libraries
- Kickoff training on:
- Saturday, September 27
- Friday, October 3
- Additional Training on Saturday, November 1
- 33 weeks of work at your assigned library branch (starting the week of Oct. 6)
- Up to 7 hours per week, working either Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs for 3-3.5 hours each day after school
- Special events and opportunities
You must be able to get to the location by 3 PM on weekdays (there are some exceptions, and we can discuss your schedule during the interview). We recommend that you map your commute from school to the location(s) you choose to know how long it will take you to get there.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the set-up and cleanup of after-school program
- Help students with their homework
- Serve as a literacy tutor to children ages 6–12
- Develop and lead literacy-focused enrichment activities
- Participate in trainings and meetings to develop best practices in tutoring, with a focus on literacy
- Support programs conducted by the Children’s Librarian and other key staff
- Be role models for elementary school children and model exemplary behavior
- Collaborate and work with the Lead Tutor, other Tutors, and/or other Teen Reading Ambassadors to create an enriching and fun environment for children
- Optional: Support the production of the Teen Reading Ambassadors’ literary magazine, Portal
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- Current enrollment in 10th–12th grade in an NYC high school
- Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law
- A resume is required for this position. You can find a guide to writing your resume here.
- Demonstrated interest in and/or experience working with children
- Interest in reading, writing, and/or libraries
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of people
- Demonstrated reliability and punctuality
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Hardworking and willing to be flexible
- Able to communicate through email and other electronic formats in a timely manner
- Demonstrated integrity
- Basic computer skills, including email, internet, and word processing
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- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
- Be Welcoming and Inclusive
- Limited physical effort is required
- Light lifting required
- Moving and transporting up to 20 lbs. required
- May require travel within NYC
- 6-7 hours per week; scheduled for 3-3.5 hours each day on either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday with additional orientation, training, and special opportunity hours to be scheduled