Library Page, Teen Reading Ambassador - Van Cortlandt Library

Library Page, Teen Reading Ambassador - Van Cortlandt Library
Department: Branch Libraries
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Van Cortlandt Library
Reporting To: Christopher Adams
Compensation: $16.00 / hour
Description
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

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 through June 13, 2024. Those hours include:

• Kickoff training
• 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.
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, Portal
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
Required Education & Experience

• Current enrollment in 10th-12th grade in an NYC high school
• Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law

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

More
Core Values

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Physical Duties

• Limited physical effort is required
• Light lifting required
• Lifting up to 20 lbs. required
• May require travel within NYC

Physical Required?

• No

Schedule
6-7 hours per week; scheduled for 3-3.5 hours each day on either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday with additional orientation, training, and special opportunity hours to be scheduled.
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