NYPL After School Tutor - Pelham Bay Library

Overview

Department: Branch Libraries | Location: Pelham Bay Library | Compensation: $22.00 per hour

The New York Public Library is hiring Tutors for the NYPL After School program, which provides free, drop‑in homework help and enrichment activities for school‑age children across NYPL locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The 2025‑2026 program term runs from September 14 2026 to June 9 2027. All staff must attend required orientation workshops scheduled between August 31 and September 11. Tutors work Monday‑Thursday afternoons, 16 hours per week, with four‑hour shifts scheduled approximately between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Additional hours may be required for staff meetings and professional development. Tutors are not scheduled during program breaks, holiday closures, or days when NYC schools are not in session.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NYPL After School’s homework help & enrichment service at designated program locations (Monday‑Thursday, 2‑7 PM).
• Welcome and engage children ages 6‑12 in homework help and enrichment activities on a drop‑in basis.
• Work with students individually and in groups to deliver flexible academic support across math, reading, social studies, and science.
• Share program information and expectations with parents/caregivers and refer patrons to branch staff for additional resources.
• Manage administrative tasks including student attendance, statistics, and organization/distribution of 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 a love of reading and learning.
• Provide supportive guidance and model best practices for youth employees from the Teen Reading Ambassadors program.
• Collaborate with the Children’s Librarian and other branch staff to support library programs.
• Attend periodic meetings and trainings to facilitate information exchange and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree OR current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with at least two years completed at an accredited institution.
• Experience: Prior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with children and/or teens; experience teaching or tutoring across elementary subject areas (math, science, reading, ELA, social studies, etc.).
• Skills: Ability to engage and communicate effectively with children ages 6‑12, parents, caregivers, co‑workers, and supervisors; multitask and work flexibly in a busy public‑library environment; strong understanding of basic elementary math, science, ELA, and social studies concepts; proficiency with basic computer and technology applications, including Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applying second‑language skills to program or professional settings (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu).

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

Work Environment

New York Public Library branch setting. Limited physical effort is required; occasional travel within NYC may be needed.

Physical Duties

Limited physical effort; no pre‑placement physical exam required.

Schedule

16 hours per week (four 4‑hour shifts) Monday‑Thursday afternoons, scheduled between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Occasional additional hours for staff meetings and trainings. Employment term begins with orientation (August 31‑September 11) and continues through the program year (September 10 2026 – June 9 2027). Tutors are not scheduled during NYC school holidays and closures, including summer.

Pay

$22.00 per hour (Non‑Exempt, Non‑Union). Pay decisions consider position requirements, skills, experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors as outlined in the NYPL Salary Statement.