NYPL After School Lead Tutor - High Bridge Library
Company: The New York Public Library
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
NYPL After School Lead Tutor - High Bridge LibraryDepartment:
Branch LibrariesEmployment Type: Part TimeLocation: High Bridge
LibraryReporting To: Kelly SmithCompensation: $18.00 /
hourDescriptionJob SummaryThe NYPL is hiring Lead Tutors to provide
homework help and enrichment activities to elementary grade
students in 32 branch libraries during the 2022-2023 school year.
The Lead Tutor is also responsible for overseeing the logistical
implementation of the program at their assigned location
day-to-day.Lead Tutors will work 16 hours per week, M-Th, during
the program hours of approximately 3-6 PM with additional hours
required for professional development, meetings, and preparation.
Lead Tutors will work approximately 36 weeks per year, September
14, 2022 through June 15, 2022. The Lead Tutor will not be
scheduled to work the weeks of December 19, December 26, February
20, April 10, nor will they be scheduled to work during any federal
holidays.Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily procedures at sites, including administrative
procedures, collaborating with branch staff about enrichment
activities, and managing other logistics,
- Serve as the communication liaison for the program,
- Act as the point-person for parent/caregiver
communication,
- Support Teen Reading Ambassador Pages assigned to each
location,
- 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,
- Attend periodic staff meetings for youth evaluation and
information exchange among Tutors, Library staff, Teen Reading
Ambassador Pages, and supervisors
- Use best practices when tutoring students,
- Develop positive relationships with students that foster their
academic and personal growth,
- Administer enrichment activities to students in the afterschool
hours,
- Support the Childrens Librarian and other branch staff in the
implementation of programs in the afterschool hours,
- May be assigned to work in other program sites,
- Performs other duties assignedRequired Education, Experience &
SkillsRequired Education and Certifications
- HS Diploma or equivalent requiredRequired Experience
- Prior experience working in a formal or informal education
setting with children and/or teens
- Experience teaching and/or tutoring in multiple subject
areasRequired Skills
- Effective communication skills when 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
preferredManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Informal mentorship of Teen Reading Ambassador Pages and
TutorsPreferred Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at
least two or more years completed or equivalent experience, at an
approved accredited educational institution
- Bachelors degreeMore...Please Note: Effective August 2, 2021,
absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons,
newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present
proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin
employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of
their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14
days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Newly
hired employees who need additional time to receive their
vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of
their start date with their hiring manager. The Library will
consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the
Librarys operational needs, among other factors. The Library will
further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot
become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a
sincerely held religious belief or practice. Candidates who receive
a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or
religious exemption to the Librarys vaccination policy will be
provided with additional instructions at the time of the
conditional offer.Core ValuesAll 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 InclusiveWork Environment
- New York Public Library branch libraryPhysical Duties
- Limited physical effort is required
- May require travel within NYCPre-Placement Physical
Required?NoUnion/Non UnionNon-UnionFLSA StatusNon-ExemptSchedule
- 16 hours per week, M-Th afternoons (approximately 3-6PM +
additional hours)36 weeks per yearStarts on Sep 14, 2022 and ends
on June 15, 2023Not scheduled to work the weeks of December 19,
December 26, February 20, April 10, nor during any federal
holidays
Keywords: The New York Public Library, New Rochelle , NYPL After School Lead Tutor - High Bridge Library, Other , Bronx, New York
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