The New York Public Library is looking for teens in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who are interested in at least one of the following :
- Working with children
- Exploring a career in education, literacy, librarianship, and / or youth services
- Exploring the world and work of libraries
The Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRA) position will be assigned to one of NYPL’s drop-in after-school homework help and enrichment programs at local branch libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
Teen Reading Ambassadors will be provided with pre-work and ongoing training that will allow them to serve as high-quality academic tutors at their site, with a focus on developing literacy skills and a love of reading in children ages 6 12.
Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to support the production of Portal, a literary magazine for younger children.
Position hours are scheduled between September 16, 2023, and June 12, 2024. Those hours include :
- Kickoff training on : Saturday, September 28 Saturday, October 5
- 32 weeks of work at your assigned library branch (starting the week of Oct. 7th)Up to 7 hours per week, working either Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs for 3-3.
5 hours each day after school
Special events and opportunities
Most hours will be scheduled after 3 PM on weekdays. A few weekend events will be scheduled. Teen Reading Ambassadors will not work during regularly scheduled DOE breaks or holidays.
A program calendar will be provided during the interview process. Department Branch Libraries Employment Type Part Time Location Macomb's Bridge Library Workplace type Onsite Compensation $16.
00 / hour Reporting To Arielle Saber
Key Responsibilities
- Support the set-up and cleanup of after-school program
- Help students with their homework
- Serve as a literacy tutor to children ages 6 12
- Develop and lead literacy-focused enrichment activities
- Participate in trainings and meetings to develop best practices in tutoring, with a focus on literacy
- Support programs conducted by the Children’s Librarian and other key staff
- Be role models for elementary school children and model exemplary behavior
- Collaborate and work with the Lead Tutor, other Tutors, and / or other Teen Reading Ambassadors to create an enriching and fun environment for children
- Optional : Support the production of the Teen Reading Ambassadors’ literary magazine,
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
- Current enrollment in 10th 12th grade in an NYC high school
- Proper as required by NYS law
- A resume is required for this position. You can find a guide to writing your resume .
Required Skills
- Demonstrated interest in and / or experience working with children
- Interest in reading, writing, and / or libraries
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of people
- Demonstrated reliability and punctuality
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Hardworking and willing to be flexible
- Able to communicate through email and other electronic formats in a timely manner
- Demonstrated integrity
- Basic computer skills, including email, internet, and word processing
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