NYPL After School Tutor - Charleston Library

The New York Public Library • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York Public Library is hiring an After School Tutor for its free, drop-in NYPL After School program, which offers homework help and enrichment activities to school-age children at library locations. At the Charleston Library, the Tutor is the lead program staff member and engages children ages 6–12 in group-format academic support and enrichment during busy after-school hours. Children may attend on a drop-in basis without enrollment.

The role is part-time, scheduled for 16 hours per week across Monday through Thursday afternoons, with four-hour shifts scheduled between approximately 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Occasional additional hours may be required for meetings and professional development. The program term is described as running from September 14, 2026, to June 9, 2027; the schedule section gives September 10, 2026, to June 9, 2027. Required orientation workshops are scheduled between August 31 and September 11. Tutors are not scheduled during program breaks, school holidays, or closures, including summer.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or current undergraduate enrollment with at least two years completed, as well as experience working with children and/or teens in an educational setting and teaching or tutoring elementary subjects. The work takes place in a New York Public Library branch. Limited physical effort is required, and travel within New York City may be necessary. The position is non-union and non-exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with at least two 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, such as math, science, reading, ELA, and social studies.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with children ages 6–12, 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 use basic computer and technology applications, including Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Second-language skills applied in a program or professional setting; listed languages include Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Urdu.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the NYPL After School homework-help and enrichment service at the designated program location Monday through Thursday between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
• Welcome and engage children ages 6–12 in drop-in homework help and enrichment activities during busy after-school hours.
• Work with students individually and in groups to provide flexible academic support across elementary-level math, reading, social studies, and science.
• Share program information and expectations with parents and caregivers, and refer patrons to branch staff for additional resources and assistance.
• Manage administrative tasks, including student attendance, statistics, and organizing and distributing program supplies.
• Communicate proactively with branch and central staff to provide feedback and identify challenges and successes.
• Design and implement engaging enrichment activities that inspire children’s love of reading and learning.
• Provide supportive guidance and model best practices for Teen Reading Ambassadors working alongside Tutors.
• Work with the Children’s Librarian and other branch staff to assist with library programs.
• Attend periodic meetings and trainings to exchange information among program staff and support professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level