New York Public Library
NYPL After School Lead Tutor
New York Public Library, New York, New York, us, 10261
NYPL After School Lead Tutor
Department:
Branch Services & ProgramsEmployment Type:
Part TimeLocation:
Various LocationsReporting To:
Maggie CraigCompensation:
$20.00 / hour
Description
OverviewNew York Public Library is hiring Lead 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.The 2024-2025 program year for NYPL After School will run from
September 30, 2024 to June 12, 2025 . Lead Tutors will not work during scheduled program breaks, including holiday closures and days when
NYC DOE schools
are not in session, as well as the summer months. Prior to the program’s launch, Lead Tutors will attend training workshops during the weeks of September 16 and September 23, 2024.Lead Tutors will work 16 hours per week,
Monday-Thursday
afternoons, with four hour shifts scheduled between approximately 2:00-7:00 PM, with some additional hours required for staff meetings and professional development.As the primary program staff for NYPL After School at each location, Lead Tutors work in the public library to engage children ages 6-12 in group format academic support and enrichment activities during the busy after school hours. The program does not require enrollment and children are welcome to participate on a drop-in basis each day.In the application, you will select locations where you are available to work.
Please note you must be able to arrive at the locations you select by 2 PM on Monday-Thursday.
Lead Tutors will be assigned to a primary library location and may occasionally be asked to work at another nearby branch as staffing needs arise.NYPL After School is hiring Lead Tutors for the following locations:Bronx BranchesBronx Library CenterEdenwaldHigh BridgeJerome ParkWestchester SquareManhattan BranchesCountee CullenStaten Island BranchesSt. George Library CenterResponsibilities:
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 PMWelcome and engage children ages 6-12 in homework help and enrichment activities on a walk-in basis during busy after school hours in the libraryWork with students individually and in groups to deliver scalable academic support and promote learning across subject areas including math, reading, social studies, and science across elementary grade levelsShare program information and expectations with parents/caregivers and refer patrons to branch staff for additional resources and assistanceManage administrative tasks including student attendance, statistics, and organization and distribution of program suppliesCommunicate proactively with branch and central staff to provide feedback and highlight challenges and successesDesign and implement engaging enrichment activities for children that inspire a love of reading and learningProvide supportive guidance and model best practices for youth employees from the Teen Reading Ambassadors program, who work alongside Lead Tutors at most locations to provide additional support for program activitiesWork alongside the Children’s Librarian and other branch staff to provide assistance for programs in the libraryAttend periodic meetings and trainings to facilitate information exchange among program staff and promote professional developmentPerform other duties as assignedRequired Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree ORCurrent enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two years completed at an accredited educational institutionRequired ExperiencePrior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with children and/or teensExperience teaching and/or tutoring across elementary subject areas (math, science, reading, ELA, social studies, etc.)Required SkillsAbility to engage and communicate effectively with children ages 6-12, as well as parents and caregivers, co-workers, and supervisorsAbility to multitask and work flexibly in a busy public library environmentStrong understanding of basic elementary math, science, ELA, and social studies conceptsAbility to independently navigate basic computer and technology applications, including regular use of Google Applications and Microsoft Office SuiteManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:Provide supportive guidance and model best practices for co-tutors as well as youth colleagues from the Teen Reading Ambassador programPreferred Qualifications
Preferred SkillsApplying second language skills to program or professional setting (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu)Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:Be
Helpful
to patrons and colleaguesBe
Resourceful
in solving problemsBe
Curious
in all aspects of your workBe
Welcoming
and
InclusiveWork EnvironmentNew York Public Library branchPhysical DutiesLimited physical effort is requiredMay require travel within NYCPre-Placement Physical Required?NoUnion/Non UnionNon-UnionFLSA StatusNon-ExemptSchedule16 hours (4 days) per weekMonday-Thursday afternoons (4 hour shifts per day to be scheduled between 2:00 - 7:00 PM)Occasional additional hours for staff meetings and trainingsProgram cycle will run from September 30, 2024 - June 12, 2025, with required training sessions for staff between September 16 - 27, 2024.Not scheduled to work during DOE school breaks (including summer) or federal holidays.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 LibrarySalary StatementAt the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such as, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
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Department:
Branch Services & ProgramsEmployment Type:
Part TimeLocation:
Various LocationsReporting To:
Maggie CraigCompensation:
$20.00 / hour
Description
OverviewNew York Public Library is hiring Lead 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.The 2024-2025 program year for NYPL After School will run from
September 30, 2024 to June 12, 2025 . Lead Tutors will not work during scheduled program breaks, including holiday closures and days when
NYC DOE schools
are not in session, as well as the summer months. Prior to the program’s launch, Lead Tutors will attend training workshops during the weeks of September 16 and September 23, 2024.Lead Tutors will work 16 hours per week,
Monday-Thursday
afternoons, with four hour shifts scheduled between approximately 2:00-7:00 PM, with some additional hours required for staff meetings and professional development.As the primary program staff for NYPL After School at each location, Lead Tutors work in the public library to engage children ages 6-12 in group format academic support and enrichment activities during the busy after school hours. The program does not require enrollment and children are welcome to participate on a drop-in basis each day.In the application, you will select locations where you are available to work.
Please note you must be able to arrive at the locations you select by 2 PM on Monday-Thursday.
Lead Tutors will be assigned to a primary library location and may occasionally be asked to work at another nearby branch as staffing needs arise.NYPL After School is hiring Lead Tutors for the following locations:Bronx BranchesBronx Library CenterEdenwaldHigh BridgeJerome ParkWestchester SquareManhattan BranchesCountee CullenStaten Island BranchesSt. George Library CenterResponsibilities:
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 PMWelcome and engage children ages 6-12 in homework help and enrichment activities on a walk-in basis during busy after school hours in the libraryWork with students individually and in groups to deliver scalable academic support and promote learning across subject areas including math, reading, social studies, and science across elementary grade levelsShare program information and expectations with parents/caregivers and refer patrons to branch staff for additional resources and assistanceManage administrative tasks including student attendance, statistics, and organization and distribution of program suppliesCommunicate proactively with branch and central staff to provide feedback and highlight challenges and successesDesign and implement engaging enrichment activities for children that inspire a love of reading and learningProvide supportive guidance and model best practices for youth employees from the Teen Reading Ambassadors program, who work alongside Lead Tutors at most locations to provide additional support for program activitiesWork alongside the Children’s Librarian and other branch staff to provide assistance for programs in the libraryAttend periodic meetings and trainings to facilitate information exchange among program staff and promote professional developmentPerform other duties as assignedRequired Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree ORCurrent enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two years completed at an accredited educational institutionRequired ExperiencePrior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with children and/or teensExperience teaching and/or tutoring across elementary subject areas (math, science, reading, ELA, social studies, etc.)Required SkillsAbility to engage and communicate effectively with children ages 6-12, as well as parents and caregivers, co-workers, and supervisorsAbility to multitask and work flexibly in a busy public library environmentStrong understanding of basic elementary math, science, ELA, and social studies conceptsAbility to independently navigate basic computer and technology applications, including regular use of Google Applications and Microsoft Office SuiteManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:Provide supportive guidance and model best practices for co-tutors as well as youth colleagues from the Teen Reading Ambassador programPreferred Qualifications
Preferred SkillsApplying second language skills to program or professional setting (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu)Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:Be
Helpful
to patrons and colleaguesBe
Resourceful
in solving problemsBe
Curious
in all aspects of your workBe
Welcoming
and
InclusiveWork EnvironmentNew York Public Library branchPhysical DutiesLimited physical effort is requiredMay require travel within NYCPre-Placement Physical Required?NoUnion/Non UnionNon-UnionFLSA StatusNon-ExemptSchedule16 hours (4 days) per weekMonday-Thursday afternoons (4 hour shifts per day to be scheduled between 2:00 - 7:00 PM)Occasional additional hours for staff meetings and trainingsProgram cycle will run from September 30, 2024 - June 12, 2025, with required training sessions for staff between September 16 - 27, 2024.Not scheduled to work during DOE school breaks (including summer) or federal holidays.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 LibrarySalary StatementAt the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such as, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
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