NYPL After School Tutor - Tremont Library

OverviewNew York Public Library is hiring 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 2025-2026 program term for NYPL After School will run from September 14, 2026 to June 9, 2027. Work will begin for all staff with required orientation workshops scheduled between August 31 - September 11.All Tutors work Monday-Thursday afternoons, 16 hours per week, with four hour shifts scheduled between approximately 2:00-7:00 PM. Some additional hours may be required for staff meetings and professional development. Tutors are not scheduled to work during scheduled program breaks, including holiday closures and days when NYC Schools are not in session.As the lead program staff for NYPL After School at each location, 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. Responsibilities: Oversee NYPL After School’s homework help & enrichment service at designated program locations M-Th between 2-7 PMWelcome and engage children ages 6-12 in homework help and enrichment activities on a drop-in basis during busy after school hours in the libraryWork with students individually and in groups to deliver flexible 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 identify challenges and successes Design 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 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 & SkillsRequired Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree ORCurrent enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two years completed at an approved 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 SuitePreferred QualificationsPreferred SkillsApplying second language skills to program or professional setting (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu)More...Core ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:Be Helpful to patrons and colleaguesBe Resourceful in solving problems Be 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 Union Non-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 trainingsEmployment term will begin with required orientation workshops scheduled between August 31 - September 11 and continue for the program year which runs September 10, 2026 - June 9, 2027. Tutors are not scheduled to work during NYC Schools holidays and closures, including summer.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 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, 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).