NYPL After School Tutor - High Bridge Library

The New York Public Library • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Public Library is hiring a Tutor for its NYPL After School program, which provides free, drop-in homework help and enrichment activities for school-age children at NYPL locations. The Tutor is the lead program staff member at the designated library location and engages children ages 6–12 in group and individual academic support and enrichment during busy after-school hours. Children participate on a drop-in basis; enrollment is not required.

The role is based at the High Bridge Library and is scheduled for 16 hours per week, Monday through Thursday afternoons, in four-hour shifts scheduled between approximately 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Occasional additional hours may be required for staff meetings and professional development. Tutors are not scheduled during program breaks, including NYC school holidays and closures. The program year runs from September 10, 2026 to June 9, 2027, with required orientation workshops scheduled between August 31 and September 11. Compensation is $22.00 per hour.

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 with children and/or teens in a formal or informal education setting.
• Experience teaching and/or tutoring elementary subject areas, including math, science, reading, ELA, or social studies.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with children ages 6–12, parents and caregivers, coworkers, 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; languages listed include Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Urdu.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NYPL After School homework help and enrichment services at the designated location Monday through Thursday between 2:00 and 7:00 PM.
• Welcome and engage children ages 6–12 in drop-in homework help and enrichment activities in the library.
• Work with students individually and in groups to provide flexible academic support across elementary 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 organization and distribution of program supplies.
• Communicate proactively with branch and central staff to share 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 youth employees in the Teen Reading Ambassadors program.
• Work alongside the Children’s Librarian and other branch staff to assist with library programs.
• Attend periodic meetings and trainings to exchange information and support professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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