**NYPL After School Lead Tutor - Bronx** **Department:** Various Departments **Employment Type:** Part Time **Location:** Various Locations **Reporting To:** Emily Wejchert **Compensation:** $20.00 / hour **Description** **Overview** The NYPL is hiring Lead Tutors to provide homework help and enrichment activities to elementary grade students in 20 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, 2023. 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 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, + Performs other duties assigned **Required Education, Experience & Skills** **Required Education & 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 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 preferred **Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities** + Informal mentorship of Teen Reading Ambassador Pages and Tutors **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 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 hours per week, M-Th afternoons (approximately 3-6PM + additional hours) + 36 weeks per year