What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Learning Associate- PT (16 Hrs.)- Driving Park Branch position at Columbus Metropolitan Library?
PURPOSE OF JOB
Responsible for assisting in the operation of the School Help Center under the guidance of the Youth Services Manager.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists students K-12 with school assignments using various resources, helping them to understand instructions and identifying opportunities to improve their work and learning.
- Provides academic support and engages with students through various means including games and education-based learning programs.
- Teaches students to use research materials and to find answers.
- Reinforces good study skills and learning strategies.
- Assists with School Help volunteer activities including orienting, training and scheduling.
- Monitors student behavior in the School Help Center to maintain a good learning environment.
- May assist with Summer Lunch and After School Snack.
- Mentors and builds relationships with students to assist them in building a foundation for a successful life.
- Assists with programs for students participating in the School Help Center.
- Encourages students to participate in and complete Summer and Winter Reading Challenge.
- Assists with Summer and Winter Reading Challenge including organizing and leading learning activities and programs.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
- One to three years of teaching, tutoring, working with youth or related experience
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Acts with the customer in mind using information gained from interacting with the customers. Meets the expectations and requirements of external and internal customers.
- Ability to effectively present in a variety of formal settings - one on one, group, peers, direct reports, etc. Command attention and manage group process.
- Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e. Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems.
- Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicle (e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, and/or working in moderate outdoor weather conditions.
Work requires minimal demand for physical effort.
SCHEDULE
Afternoons/after-school hours Monday-Friday as scheduled.
Note: This is a year-round position
