**Library Page, Teen Reading Ambassadors - Clason's Point Library** **Department:** Branch Libraries **Employment Type:** Part Time **Location:** Clason's Point Library **Reporting To:** Arielle Saber **Compensation:** $16.50 / 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 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 through June 12, 2024. Those hours include: + Up to 7 hours per week, working either Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs for 3-3.5 hours each day after school + Program orientation and trainings + 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 (https://www.nypl.org/remote-learning-resources/teen-reading-ambassadors/portal) **Required Education, Experience & Skills** **Required Education & Experience** + Current enrollment in 10th–12th grade in an NYC high school + Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 (https://dol.ny.gov/working-papers) as required by NYS law + A resume is required for this position. You can find a guide to writing your resume here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nrNlMECobGZr\_M9q5jYCFoq-DfAQHMTq/view?usp=sharing) . **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 **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