NYPL After School Tutor - Parkchester Library

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues.
• Be Resourceful in solving problems.
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work.
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive
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• New York Public Library branch library.

• Limited physical effort is required.
• May require travel within NYC.

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

• 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.