After-School Tutor: Inspire Kids with Reading & Math

nypl; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Public Library is seeking Tutors for the NYPL After School program to provide free, drop-in homework help and enrichment activities for children aged 6-12 in our Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island locations. The role runs 16 hours per week with daily 2–7 PM shifts.

As lead program staff, you will engage students, deliver flexible academic support across subjects, and coordinate with librarians and Teen Reading Ambassadors to enrich the after-school experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NYPL After School’s homework help & enrichment service at designated program locations M-Th between 2-7 PM
• Welcome and engage children ages 6-12 in homework help and enrichment activities on a drop-in basis during busy after school hours in the library
• Work 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 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 identify 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

Job description

New York Public Library is seeking Tutors for the NYPL After School program to provide free, drop-in homework help and enrichment activities for children aged 6-12 in our Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island locations. The role runs 16 hours per week with daily 2–7 PM shifts.

As lead program staff, you will engage students, deliver flexible academic support across subjects, and coordinate with librarians and Teen Reading Ambassadors to enrich the after-school experience.