Salary
$21.50 - $27.44 Hourly
Job Number
24LIB840MV049
Closing Date
7/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking several Lead Tutors for Let’s Read who are passionate about serving youth and families. Let’s Read Lead Tutors manage the delivery of afterschool reading support for K-5 students implementing a provided curriculum. Let’s Read Lead Tutors are responsible for providing literacy focused academic and social support to students, overseeing the day-to-day program activities, managing the program space and routines, and supporting volunteer tutors. HCL Let’s Read is a literacy tutoring program that focuses on supporting youth in grades K-5 in improving their reading skills. Students work one-on-one with a volunteer tutor once a week to build their skills, gain confidence and fluency. Most students who come to Hennepin County Library afterschool academic support programs are recent immigrants and may be likely to encounter cultural or language barriers as they build their academic skills. ***Pay starts at $23.00/ hour Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
Location and hours:
These positions will be located at several different locations. Lead tutors work approximately 20 hours per week during the afternoons and evenings throughout the school year. A list of library locations can be found here:
· North Regional: Monday and Tuesday, 4 – 7 pm
· Rockford Road: Tuesday and Wednesday 4 - 7 pm
· Pierre Bottineau: Tuesday and Wednesday 4 -7pm until Jan 2024 (subject to change with site opening)
About these position types:
These are limited duration (temporary) part time, benefit earning position expected to last up to two years, with the possibility of extension. These positions are internally classified as an Office Specialist III. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In these positions, you will:
· Direct the daily operation of the afterschool reading tutoring program for K-5th grade students.
· Establish and communicate program routines and norms with students, volunteers, and families.
· Provide orientation, coaching, and training to volunteer tutors.
· Support library community engagement and outreach for the Hennepin County Library afterschool academic support programs.
· Collect and report program data such as monthly attendance, reading assessments, participant surveys, and family engagement activities.
· Become familiar with and promote library resources for supporting student academic success to students, families, and volunteers.
· Participate in required meetings and training sessions.
Need to have:
· One of the following:
o Two years or more of full-time equivalent office clerical experience.
o Completion of two years or more of post-high school education.
o 18 months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
o One year or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Human Services Pathway Training program.
§ Note: Education may be substituted for experience on a month for month (3 semester credits = 1 month) basis.
· Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish in addition to English, both verbally and in writing is required for the Pierre Bottineau location
Nice to have:
· Experience
o Leading a youth program or working with youth in a volunteer setting.
o Tutoring youth in literacy.
o Working with Hennepin County programs, i.e. volunteering.
· Ability to work with multiple audiences, including children, families, volunteers, and staff members with cultural backgrounds other than your own.
· Familiarity with best practices in tutoring and academic skill building.
· Strong knowledge in literacy and mathematical concepts, and familiarity with best practices in tutoring or academic skill building practices.
· Strong organizational and communication skills.
· Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Majestanina Vang