Homework Help Lead Tutors bei Hennepin County, MN

About the Department

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking several Homework Help Lead Tutors who are passionate about serving youth and families. These Lead Tutors will manage the delivery of the K-12 Homework Help afterschool tutoring program. These positions are also responsible for providing academic and social support to students, overseeing the day-to-day program activities, managing the program space and routines, and supporting volunteer tutors.

HCL Homework Help is a drop-in tutoring program for youths in grades K-12 to work with adult staff and volunteers on their homework assignments in a free, safe, and welcoming space after school. The focus of this program is to provide students with one-on-one and small group support in understanding and completing the learning tasks they have been assigned by their teachers at school.

Most students who come to HCL afterschool academic support programs are recent immigrants and may be likely to encounter cultural or language barriers as they build their academic skills.

 ***Pay starts at $23.00/ hour
 
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.

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Location and hours:
These positions will be located at several different locations. Lead tutors work approximately 8 - 12 hours per week during the afternoons and evenings throughout the school year. A list of library locations can be found here: 

• Augsburg Park Library: Tuesday and Wednesday 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center: Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Hopkins Library: Monday 3:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. and Saturday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. 

About these position types: 
These are limited duration (temporary) part time, non-benefit earning positions expected to last up to two years, with the possibility of extension.

These positions are internally classified as an Office Specialist III.
Click here to view the job classification specification.

Applicants with convictions are not automatically disqualified. Each case is considered on its individual circumstances and the type of work.

In these positions, you will: 

• Direct the daily operation of the afterschool tutoring program for K-12 students or the reading support program for K-5 students.
• Establish and communicate program routines and norms with students, volunteers, and families. 
• Provide orientation, coaching, and training to volunteer tutors. 
• Learn about the Let’s Read literacy support program and assist Let’s Read program volunteers, caregivers, and students during Let’s Read Lead Tutor absences.
• Support library community engagement and outreach for the HCL afterschool academic support programs. 
• Collect and report program data such as monthly attendance, reading assessments, participant surveys, and family engagement activities.  
• Become familiar with and promote library resources for supporting student academic success to students, families, and volunteers. 
• Participate in required meetings and training sessions.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Two years or more of office clerical experience.
  • 18 months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
  • One year of office clerical experience and completion of the Human Services Pathway Training Program.
  • An approved combination of post high school education and office clerical experience to equal at least two years.

Nice to have:   

• Experience 
  • Leading a youth program or working with youth in a volunteer setting.
  • Tutoring youth in subjects such as math, language arts, and science. 
  • Working with Hennepin County programs, i.e. volunteering. 
• Ability to work with multiple audiences, including children, families, volunteers, and staff members with cultural backgrounds other than your own.
• Familiarity with best practices in tutoring and academic skill building.
• Strong knowledge in literacy and mathematical concepts, and familiarity with best practices in tutoring or academic skill building practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.  

Candidates with fluency in Somali and Spanish in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department:
Hennepin County Library works to nourish minds, transform lives, and build community together. Our digital and physical collections seek to preserve the past, inform the present, and inspire the future. We support the public good with responsive programs and services that aid and enrich the lives of every resident. All are welcome here.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. 

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Watch this video for application best practices and tips. 
 
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. 
Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855

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