NYPL After School Tutor - Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library

The New York Public Library • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Public Library is hiring a Tutor to lead its NYPL After School program at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. The free, drop-in program provides homework help and enrichment activities for school-age children. Tutors engage children ages 6–12 in group and individual academic support across elementary subject areas and design activities that encourage reading and learning. They also share program information with caregivers, manage attendance and supplies, communicate with library staff, and support Teen Reading Ambassadors.

The position is part-time, 16 hours per week over four days, Monday through Thursday. Four-hour afternoon shifts are scheduled between approximately 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Occasional additional hours may be required for staff meetings and professional development. Tutors do not work during scheduled program breaks, school holidays and closures, or the summer. The employment term begins with required orientation workshops scheduled between August 31 and September 11, 2026, and continues for the program year, which the posting describes as running from September 10, 2026 to June 9, 2027. The 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, such as math, science, reading, ELA, and 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

• Ability to apply second-language skills in a program or professional setting; languages listed include Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Urdu.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the NYPL After School homework help and enrichment service 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 individually and in groups with students 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 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 with 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