NYPL After School Tutor - Grand Concourse Library

Department: Branch Libraries

Location: Grand Concourse Library

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

Description

Job Summary

The NYPL is hiring Tutors to provide homework help and enrichment activities to elementary grade students in 7 branch libraries.

Tutors will work either 16 hours per week, M-Th, during the program hours of approximately 3-6PM with additional hours required for professional development, meetings, and preparation, or 8 hours per week on either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays during those same times. Tutors will work approximately 36 weeks per year.

Responsibilities:

• The After School Tutor will work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and will:


• Work in small groups with students to provide them with academic tutoring to improve their understanding of math, reading, social studies and/or science, at all levels,


• Use best practices when tutoring students,


• Develop positive relationships with students that foster their academic and personal growth,


• Support Teen Reading Ambassador Pages assigned to each location,


• Administer enrichment activities to students in the afterschool hours,


• Support the Children's Librarian and other branch staff in the implementation of programs in the afterschool hours,


• May be assigned to work in other program sites,


• Perform other duties assigned

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two or more years completed or equivalent experience, at an approved accredited educational institution; or


• Bachelor's Degree


• HS Diploma or equivalent required

Required Experience

• Prior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with children and/or teens


• Experience teaching and/or tutoring in multiple subject areas

Required Skills

• Effective communication skills in working with children, parents, co-workers and supervisors


• Interest in urban library services


• Interest in helping children to improve their reading, writing, math, social studies, and science skills


• Possess a concrete understanding of basic elementary Math, Science, English, History, and Foreign Language concepts


• Computer and basic technology skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications


• Ability to speak foreign languages preferred

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Core Values
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
  

Work Environment

• New York Public Library branch library
  

Physical Duties

• Limited physical effort is required


• May require travel within NYC

Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No

Union/Non Union
Non-Union

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule

• 16 or 8 hours per week
  Monday-Thursday or Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
  Approximately 3-6 pm with an additional hour of prep time
  36 weeks per year