Part-Time After-School Tutor: Homework Help & Enrichment

New York Public Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Public Library is seeking an After School Tutor for High Bridge Library to support homework help and enrichment for children ages 6-12. The role runs 16 hours weekly, Monday-Thursday afternoons, with scheduled shifts between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment with at least two years completed; strong communication with families and ability to work in a fast-paced library setting. Orientation and program year run through 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with at least two years completed
• 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.)
• 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
• Applying second language skills to program or professional setting (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu)

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

Skills

Child engagement

Multitasking

Tutoring

Elementary math

ELA & reading

Google apps

MS Office

Second language

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with at least two years completed

Job description

New York Public Library is seeking an After School Tutor for High Bridge Library to support homework help and enrichment for children ages 6-12. The role runs 16 hours weekly, Monday-Thursday afternoons, with scheduled shifts between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment with at least two years completed; strong communication with families and ability to work in a fast-paced library setting. Orientation and program year run through 2027.