Job Information
The New York Public Library Adult English Language and Literacy Student Mentor - Wakefield Library in Bronx, New York
Adult English Language and Literacy Student Mentor - Wakefield Library
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 Library. Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level in in-person and online classes. Student Mentors work as part of the Intake team that welcomes, orients, 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.
Responsibilities:
Assists in entering statistical data for all ESOL/ABE classes
Assists in tracking demographic information for new student information sessions
Support a variety of behind-the-scenes tasks, from basic tasks like cutting paper to more involved tasks such as setting up calendars, and producing documents
Provides overall support across all libraries in the preparation of materials and event setup (computers, video equipment, room arrangement, etc.) for information sessions
Assists in the student intake across the Library, greeting new students, and helping direct them through the registration process by signing them in, seating them for the program, acting as translators (if bi-lingual), and making 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.)
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education and Certifications
- High School diploma or its equivalent
Required Experience
Demonstrated experience working with a culturally diverse adult population
Successfully demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom
Required Skills
Successfully demonstrated ability to give clear and concise instructions to a diverse adult population
Successfully demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills
Successfully demonstrated ability to follow directions and work well independently and as a part of a group
Successfully demonstrated reliability and flexibility
Ability to travel to other library sites for student intake and assessment
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in a non-English language, e.g. Spanish, French, Chinese, Urdu, Bengali, Arabic, Russian
Experience training adults in basic computer skills
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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
Public library setting
Classroom setting within 1 of 9 Adult Learning Centers, or public library space within a branch library setting.
Physical Duties
May require lifting up to 20 lbs
Lifting and transporting program materials to different library locations
Setting up and disconnecting laptop computers to projectors
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
- 19 hours per week at the Wakefield LibraryTuesday (10-3), Wednesday (9-5), Thursday (11-7)