Lead Tutor Float

4 weeks ago

New York, United States The New York Public Library Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionOverview
New York Public Library is hiring Lead Tutor Floats 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. Floating Tutors will work 16 hours per week, Monday-Thursday afternoons, with four hour shifts scheduled between approximately 2:00-7:00 PM. Some additional hours will be required for staff meetings and professional development. Prior to the program’s launch, all Tutors will attend training workshops during the weeks of September 16 and September 23, 2024.
Floating Tutors will not work during scheduled program breaks, including holiday closures and days when NYC DOE schools are not in session, as well as over the summer. 
Floating Tutors will serve as flexible, floating staff for NYPL After School, with regular travel to program locations across Staten Island to provide essential coverage in the absence of regularly assigned staff. At each location where they are assigned, Lead Tutor Floats will work in the public library to implement NYPL After School, engaging 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. 
A full list of Staten Island program locations is detailed below. Please note that this position may entail travel to any or all of these branches. Floating Tutors must be able to arrive at these locations by 2:30 PM Monday-Thursday. 
Staten Island Branches:
Charleston Library, Mariners Harbor Library, Richmondtown Library, St. George Library Center, Stapleton Library, Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, West New Brighton Library
Responsibilities:
  • Regular travel to various NYPL After School program locations across Staten Island to provide essential coverage in the absence of regular staff
  • Communicate proactively and attentively with program supervisors and branch colleagues to support time sensitive travel assignments
  • Implement NYPL After School’s daily homework help service at various Staten Island program locations on weekdays (Monday-Thursday) between the hours of 2:00-7:00 PM
  • Work both independently and with colleagues and co-tutors to welcome and engage children ages 6-12 on a walk-in basis during the 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 and share in branch-based administrative tasks including tracking attendance and 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 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 & SkillsRequired 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
  • Comfortable with regular travel to NYPL After School locations across Manhattan
  • 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 Responsibilities: 
  • Provide supportive guidance and model best practices for co-tutors as well as youth colleagues from the Teen Reading Ambassador program

Preferred QualificationsPreferred Skills
  • Applying second language skills to program or professional setting (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu)

More...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
Physical Duties
  • Limited physical effort is required
  • Regular travel to NYPL branches across Manhattan
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No

Union/Non Union
Non-Union

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule
16 hours per week4 days per weekMonday-Thursday afternoons (4 hours 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 Library Salary Statement
At 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, 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.
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