Description
The Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) program at the New York Public Library is seeking a Student Mentor to work at the Tompkins Square Library. As a Student Mentor, you will be part of the administrative team that welcomes, assesses, and formally registers new students into the program.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with entering statistical data for ESOL/ABE classes
- Track demographic information for new student information sessions
- Provide support with preparing materials and event setup for information sessions
- Assist with student intake, greet new students, direct them through the registration process, and make them feel comfortable within a library setting
- Administer standardized assessments for language and literacy
- Help students fill out forms and collect necessary data
- Provide office assistance, including photocopying, faxing, and answering phones
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience working in a formal or informal education setting with the public
- Fluency in English and another language
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong computer skills
Benefits:
- Opportunities to embody the NYPL Core Values: Be Helpful, Be Resourceful, Be Curious, and Be Welcoming and Inclusive
- Work environment in a public library setting and classroom setting within 1 of 9 Adult Learning Centers
Schedule: 19 hours per week, Wednesdays 11am-7pm, Thursdays 11am-7pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm