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NYPL After School Tutor - Manhattan (Float)

NYPL After School Tutor - Manhattan (Float)

The New York Public Library

New York, NY

$22/hr

Part-time

Posted yesterday

New York Public Library rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Description
Overview
New York Public Library is hiring Tutor Floats 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 2026-2027 program year for NYPL After School will run from September 14, 2026 - June 9, 2027. Work will begin for all staff with required orientation workshops scheduled between August 31 - September 11. 

Floating Tutors will work 16 hours per week, Monday-Thursday afternoons from 2-6 PM. Some additional hours will be required for staff meetings and professional development. Floating Tutors will not work during scheduled program breaks, including holiday closures and days when NYC Schools are not in session.

Floating Tutors serve as flexible, floating staff for NYPL After School, with regular travel to program locations across Manhattan to provide essential coverage in the absence of regularly assigned staff. At each location where they are assigned, Tutor Floats will work in the public library to implement NYPL After School, engaging children ages 6-12 in group format academic support and enrichment activities during the busy after school hours. The program does not require enrollment and children are welcome to participate on a drop-in basis each day. 

A full list of Manhattan program locations is detailed below. Please note that this position may entail travel to any or all of these branches. Floating Tutors must be able to arrive at these locations by 2:00 PM Monday-Thursday. 

Manhattan Branches:

96th Street, 115th Street, 125th Street, Aguilar, Bloomingdale, Chatham Square, Columbus, Countee Cullen, Fort Washington, George Bruce, Hamilton Grange, Harlem, Inwood, Macomb's Bridge, Muhlenberg, Riverside, Roosevelt Island, Seward Park, Washington Heights

Responsibilities: 
  • Regular travel to various NYPL After School program locations across Manhattan to provide essential coverage in the absence of regular staff
  • Communicate proactively and attentively with program supervisors and branch colleagues to support time sensitive travel assignments
  • Implement NYPL After School’s daily homework help service at various Manhattan program locations on weekdays (Monday-Thursday) between the hours of 2:00-6:00 PM
  • Work both independently and with colleagues and co-tutors to welcome and engage children ages 6-12 on a walk-in basis during the busy after school hours in the library
  • Work with students individually and in groups to deliver scalable academic support and promote learning across subject areas including math, reading, social studies, and science across elementary grade levels
  • Share program information and expectations with parents/caregivers and refer patrons to branch staff for additional resources and assistance
  • Manage and share in branch-based administrative tasks including tracking attendance and statistics, and organization and distribution of program supplies
  • Communicate proactively with branch and central staff to provide feedback and highlight challenges and successes 
  • Design and implement engaging enrichment activities for children that inspire a love of reading and learning
  • Provide supportive guidance and model best practices for youth employees from the Teen Reading Ambassadors program, who work alongside Tutors at most locations to provide additional support for program activities
  • Work alongside the Children’s Librarian and other branch staff to provide assistance for programs in the library
  • Attend periodic meetings and trainings to facilitate information exchange among program staff and promote professional development
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program, with at least two years completed at an approved accredited educational institution
Required Experience
  • Prior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with children and/or teens
  • Experience teaching and/or tutoring across elementary subject areas (math, science, reading, ELA, social studies, etc.)
Required Skills
  • Ability to engage and communicate effectively with children ages 6-12, as well as parents and caregivers, co-workers, and supervisors
  • Ability to multitask and work flexibly in a busy public library environment
  • Comfortable with regular travel to NYPL After School locations across Manhattan
  • Strong understanding of basic elementary math, science, ELA, and social studies concepts
  • Ability to independently navigate basic computer and technology applications, including regular use of Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Skills
  • Applying second language skills to program or professional setting (languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu)

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL 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
Physical Duties
  • Limited physical effort is required
  • Regular travel to NYPL branches across Manhattan
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
  • Monday-Thursday afternoons, 2-6 PM
  • 16 hours per week
  • Occasional additional hours for staff meetings and trainings
  • Employment term will begin with required orientation workshops scheduled between August 31 - September 11 and continue for the program year which runs September 14, 2026 - June 9, 2027. Tutors are not scheduled to work during holiday closures and dates when NYC Schools are not in session.

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

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The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations--including research and branch libraries--throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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Libraries and archives

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1895

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