NYPL After School Tutor - Parkchester Library

The New York Public Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A prominent public library in New York is seeking enthusiastic tutors for its After School program. You'll engage with children ages 6-12, providing homework assistance and enrichment in a supportive environment. The role requires effective communication skills, a background in education, and a love for helping young learners thrive. The commitment is 16 hours per week, primarily Monday to Thursday afternoons, and the position runs from September 2025 to June 2026.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in education settings with children or teens.
• Experience in tutoring across elementary subjects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee homework help service during designated hours.
• Engage children in homework help and enrichment activities.
• Deliver academic support across various subjects.
• Share program information with parents and handle administrative tasks.
• Design enrichment activities that inspire learning.

Skills

Effective communication with children

Multitasking

Basic understanding of math, science, ELA, and social studies

Computer literacy (Google Apps, Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate program

Job description

Overview

New 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 program term runs from September 29, 2025 to June 18, 2026. Tutors 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NYPL After School’s daily homework help service at designated program locations on weekdays between the hours of 2:00–7:00 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.

Required Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree OR
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two or more years completed at an approved 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Union & FLSA

• Union: Non‑Union.
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.

Schedule

• 16 hours (4 days) per week.
• Monday‑Thursday afternoons (4‑hour shifts per day from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM).
• Occasional additional hours for staff meetings and trainings.
• Employment term will begin with required orientation workshops and continue for the program year which runs September 29, 2025 – June 18, 2026. Tutors are not scheduled to work during NYC Schools holidays and closures, including summer.