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Adult English Language and Literacy Student Mentor - Wakefield Library

The New York Public Library • Bronx, NY • 4h ago

Department: Branch Services & Programs

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Wakefield Library

Reporting To: Yaritza Collado

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Description

Job Summary

Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for The New York Public Library (NYPL). Professional teachers offer free instruction to our adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level. Through formal classes in language and literacy, as well as elective offerings such as English conversation and citizenship preparation groups, AELL has taken on the charge to expand ESOL instruction in the Library.

Student Mentors work as part of the administrative team that welcomes, assesses and formally registers new students into the program. Student Mentors are responsible for accurate student information collection and data entry. Student Mentors are also expected to provide administrative support and complete general office duties as assigned.

Must be available to work at the Wakefield Library (Bronx) location on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-5pm and Tuesdays from 9am-2pm

Responsibilities:

Assist with entering statistical data for all ESOL/ABE classes

Assist with tracking demographic information for new student information sessions

Provide support with preparing materials and event setup (computers, video equipment, room arrangement, etc.) for information sessions throughout our different libraries

Assist with student intake throughout NYPL; greet new students, direct them through the registration process by signing them in, seat them for the program, serve as a translator (if applicable), and make them feel comfortable within a library setting

Administer TABE and BestPlus standardized assessments for language and literacy (after receiving training)

Help students fill out forms and collect the data necessary to complete the Individual Student Record Form (ISRF)

Provide office assistance (photocopying, faxing, organizing supplies, answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking in/out library materials, etc.)

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

High School diploma or equivalent required

Required Experience

Prior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with the public

Required Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a culturally diverse adult population

Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications

Ability to give clear and concise instructions to a diverse adult population

Ability to follow directions and work well independently and as a part of a group

Reliability and flexibility

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

More...

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

Office setting

Public library setting

Physical Duties

Lifting/moving laptops, textbooks, and supplies up to 20 lbs required

Traveling throughout NYC required

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

Union/Non Union

Non-Union

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule

19 hours per week at the Wakefield Library

Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-5pm and Tuesdays from 9am-2pm. Schedule is subject to change 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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