NYPL After School Lead Tutor - Westchester Square

Department: Branch Services & Programs

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Westchester Square Library

Reporting To: Maggie Craig

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Description

Overview
 New York Public Library is hiring a Lead Tutor for the NYPL After School program at Westchester Square Library, 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. 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. 

Please note you must be able to arrive at Westchester Square Library (2521 Glebe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461) by 2 PM on Monday-Thursday. Lead Tutors may occasionally be asked to work at other nearby branches as staffing needs arise.
NYPL After School is hiring Lead Tutors for the following locations:
Bronx Branches

• Westchester Square

Responsibilities:

• 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 walk-in basis during busy after school hours in the library
• Work 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 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 highlight 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 Lead 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

Required Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two years completed at an accredited educational institution

Required Experience

• 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.)

Required Skills

• 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

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibili