Hybrid NYPL After School Tutor chez The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library · New York, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Bureau à New York
New York Public Library is hiring Tutors for the NYPL After School program, which provides free, drop-in homework help and enrichment activities for school-age children across NYPL locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
- Bronx Library Center
- Clason’s Point
- Francis Martin
- High Bridge
- Hunts Point
- Jerome Park
- Kingsbridge
- Melrose
- Morris Park
- Parkchester
- Wakefield
- Westchester Square
- Oversee NYPL After School’s daily homework help service at designated program locations on weekdays (Monday-Thursday) between the hours of 2:00-7:00 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, who work alongside Tutors at most locations to provide additional support for program activities
- 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
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- 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
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Applying second language skills to program or professional setting (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu)
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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 (4 days) per week
- Monday-Thursday afternoons (4 hour shifts per day to be scheduled between 2:00 - 7:00 PM)
- Occasional additional hours for staff meetings and trainings
- Employment term will begin with required orientation workshops during the weeks of September 15 and September 22 and continue for the program year which runs September 29, 2025 - June 18, 2026. Tutors are not scheduled to work during NYC Schools holidays and closures, including summer
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement