What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Homework Help and Enrichment Assistant - Norwood Branch position at Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library?
PT Homework Help and Enrichment Assistant - Norwood Branch
Date Posted: 04/03/2025
Position Summary: This position is responsible for working with youth to provide homework help and enrichment support through the Homework Help Program, as well as engaging youth in a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities during non-academic periods (winter break, summer, etc.) to help prevent academic loss.
DUTIES:
- Answers appropriate questions related to homework assignments for grades K-8.
- Reviews homework instructions with students to assist in understanding of what is being asked of them.
- Proofreads homework and assignments, looking for corrections and ways for the student to improve their assignments.
- Connects students with library resources.
- Assists with reinforcing basic study skills.
- Encourages students to participate in enrichment activities during homework downtime.
- Engages youth in a variety of STEAM activities during non-academic periods.
- Reports participation statistics to Adult Learning Center Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understands and supports the Library’s mission, vision, culture, and structure, and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the Library’s policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and veteran status.
- Interacts with members of diverse ethnic and socio-economic communities, children, staff and management in a respectful and professional manner that reflects the Library’s values.
- Demonstrates professionalism in all settings, including an orientation toward teamwork, collaboration & building common ground with peers; arriving to work reliably, regularly, and on time; and behavior that is consistent with building a strong organizational culture, while performing work duties.
- Demonstrates on-brand customer service to internal and external customers by consistently fulfilling customer needs and expectations.
- Handles and responds to concerns, complaints, and difficult situations with patience and tact.
- Demonstrates competency with technology and the ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly.
- Communicates effectively in person, on-line, or by telephone, including formal communication and presentations, while consistently providing high quality, proactive service to internal and external customers.
- Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of customers, peers, and branch/department.
- Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Seeks, accepts and incorporates feedback and direction.
- Must be able to move frequently throughout the work location for the majority of the shift and have the ability to safely, frequently, and independently move and handle a minimum of 30 lbs. to a minimum height of 2 feet and a minimum distance of 5 feet.
Job Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Position Type
Part Time
Part Time
Education
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must be a full-time student or high school graduate or GED equivalent.
- If currently a student, must be able to provide a transcript to demonstrate proficiency in math and language arts.
- Demonstrated experience working with youth.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- If currently a student, participation in an advanced placement program is preferred.
- Bilingual skills are preferred.
Hours
12 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
12 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Salary
Grade 3: $15.28 per hour
Grade 3: $15.28 per hour
Deadline
04/18/2025 5:00 PM
04/18/2025 5:00 PM
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Salary : $15
