# Library Page - Teen Reading Ambassadors

**Company**: Nypl
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part time
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

The New York Public Library is seeking teens in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade to join the Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRA) program.

As a Teen Reading Ambassador, you will be assigned to one of NYPL's drop-in After School homework help and enrichment programs at local library branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the set-up and clean-up of the After School program

- Helping students with their homework

- Serving as a literacy tutor to children ages 6–12

- Developing and leading literacy-focused enrichment activities

- Participating in trainings and meetings to develop best practices in tutoring, with a focus on literacy

- Supporting programs conducted by the Children's Librarian and other key staff

- Being a role model for elementary school children and modeling exemplary behavior

- Collaborating and working with the Tutor(s) and/or other Teen Reading Ambassadors to create an enriching and fun environment for children

Optional: Supporting the production of the Teen Reading Ambassadors' literary magazine, Portal.

The program runs from September 25, 2026, to June 3, 2027, with scheduled hours of 6-7 hours per week, typically on weekdays after school.

Requirements:

- Current enrollment in 10th–12th grade in an NYC high school

- Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law

- Demonstrated interest in and/or experience working with children

- Interest in reading, writing, and/or libraries

- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of people

- Demonstrated reliability and punctuality

- Ability to work as part of a team

- Hardworking and willing to be flexible

- Able to communicate through email and other electronic formats in a timely manner

- Demonstrated integrity

- Basic computer skills, including email, internet, and word processing

## Skills

### Required
- Working with children
- Literacy skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Basic computer skills

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