Teacher in the Library Position Available In Westchester, New York

Teacher in the Library White Plains Public Library White Plains, NY Job Details Part-time $35 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual Carlson Spanish Bachelor of Science Teaching Certification Tutoring English Microsoft Office Bachelor’s degree Classroom experience Homework assistance Communication skills Teaching Entry level Full Job Description Are you passionate about helping young people succeed in their education? The White Plains Public Library is seeking energetic, enthusiastic teachers for our Teacher in the Library program to provide after school homework help and academic support to students in Grades K-6 students in the Trove, our Children’s Library, and Grades 7-12 students in the Edge, our Teen Library. Teachers in the Library help children successfully complete their homework assignments and improve their school work habits. They work to develop positive relationships with children that will increase their confidence and motivate them to do their best. The Teacher in the Library program generally follows the White Plains Public Schools calendar. Candidates should genuinely enjoy working with youth and families; have a background in education and teaching; and have availability on afternoons and evenings, 4-7pm, Monday-Thursday, during the school year. A minimum commitment of two days per week is required with four days preferred. Please state in your cover letter how many days per week you are available. Fluency in language(s) other than English, especially Spanish, is essential. Main Duties Helping children understand and complete homework including, but not limited to, ELA, math, science, and social studies assignments. Working individually or in small groups with students in Grades K-6 or Grades 7-12. Helping parents/caregivers understand what is required for assignments and offering advice and encouragement in assisting their children with homework. Minimum Qualifications Education BA or BS degree. Valid NYS Teaching License. Dependent on experience, current NYS substitute teaching licensure will be considered. Current licensure from other states will be considered. Minimum of 1 year in classroom teaching experience. Previous tutoring experience is desirable. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace software Professional references required. Successful completion of a background check. Required Skills Ability to work with a diverse group of children and parents/caregivers. Ability to quickly assess student skill level and manage small groups of mixed age children at one time. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Being very approachable and welcoming, while enforcing library rules and code of conduct, is essential. Ability to work independently.

Rate of pay:

$35/hour. If interested, please email cover letter and resume by Friday, July 18 to: Joshua Carlson, Manager of Youth Services, . Please put “Teacher in the Library Opening” in the subject line.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$35.00 per hour Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week

Schedule:

After school Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person