New York Public Library
Adult English Language and Literacy Student Mentor - St. Agnes Library
New York Public Library, New York, New York, us, 10261
Adult English Language and Literacy Student Mentor - St. Agnes Library
Department: Branch Services & Programs
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: St. Agnes Library
Reporting To: Michelle Lopolito
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 an 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 St. Agnes Library on Mondays from 9:30am-5:30pm, Wednesdays from 12:00-8:00pm and Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm.
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
Must be fluent in English and another language (ex: Spanish, Mandarin, French, Russian, Arabic, etc)
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
Public library setting
Classroom setting within 1 of 9 Adult Learning Centers
Physical Duties
Lifting/moving laptops, textbooks, and supplies up to 20 lbs required
Traveling throughout NYC required
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
19 hours per week
Mondays from 9:30am-5:30pm, Wednesdays from 12:00-8:00pm and Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm during class cycles; some flexibility required
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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Employment Type: Part Time
Location: St. Agnes Library
Reporting To: Michelle Lopolito
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 an 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 St. Agnes Library on Mondays from 9:30am-5:30pm, Wednesdays from 12:00-8:00pm and Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm.
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
Must be fluent in English and another language (ex: Spanish, Mandarin, French, Russian, Arabic, etc)
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
Public library setting
Classroom setting within 1 of 9 Adult Learning Centers
Physical Duties
Lifting/moving laptops, textbooks, and supplies up to 20 lbs required
Traveling throughout NYC required
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
19 hours per week
Mondays from 9:30am-5:30pm, Wednesdays from 12:00-8:00pm and Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm during class cycles; some flexibility required
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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