Technology Training Instructor (Temporary)

About the role

Department: Branch Programs & Services. Location: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. The New York Public Library (NYPL) is looking for a talented tech instructor/trainer to join the Technology Training Programs team and help New Yorkers improve their digital literacy. This position is for someone interested in community development through education. You will be supporting adult learners of diverse cultures, educational backgrounds, and careers to explore and engage with technology. NYPL offers technology classes, both online and in-person, at more than 80 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Topics include MS Office, Internet basics, coding languages, graphic design, 3D printing, audio production, video production, podcasting, and more. This position is a temporary part-time position that is grant funded for 1 year with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, promote, and conduct instructor-led technology training classes in-person and online
• Use effective classroom training techniques, promote active learning, adapt instruction to meet the needs of learners, and encourage individual practice
• Provide attendance reports of all classes conducted
• Assist with digital literacy training for other library staff
• Collaborate with other Technology Instructors to continuously enhance technical instructional delivery, presentation skills, and content
• Travel throughout Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx to teach classes as needed
• Perform ad-hoc project-related duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional related experience
• 2+ years of experience teaching/instructing/training adults how to use technology products and services
• Prior experience teaching/instructing/training adults for related technology products and services

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for one or more of the following languages: Swift, Java, C++, Objective-C, and/or Python
• Working knowledge of computational thinking and software development principles
• Familiarity with SwiftUI and UIKit
• Ability to teach in traditional and virtual classroom settings as well as instruct in a “hands-off” manner, allowing users to learn by doing
• Extensive knowledge of Mac and Swift software
• Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly
• Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for: Apple’s Swift Programming Language, HTML/CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Bootstrap

Pay

$35 / year

Schedule

19 hours per week scheduled between Monday-Saturday from 10am-8pm; evenings and some weekends required.