Teen Program Assistant

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Position Summary:

Provides assistance with Reading Buddies, the Library’s reading enrichment program where read aloud to teen volunteers to improve their reading skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with set up and clean up of the program space as needed, under the direction of a library staff member
• Help manage teen volunteers, who will work directly with children
• Help manage the books used for Reading Buddies book collection
• Interact with children and their families during the program
• Read with or listen to children read aloud, to improve their reading and language abilities. Many of the children speak English as a second language.
• Monitor the time and make an announcement when the session is over
• Make sure children are with their parents

Skills Needed:

• Ability to provide friendly, patient service to children aged 5-11 and their families
• Able to interact with parents in a positive manner
• Understanding of how children develop reading skills
• Experience teaching is highly desirable
• Experience with English Language Leaners is highly desirable

Time Commitment:

The Reading Enrichment Assistant will need to commit to 2½ hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. He/she will need to assist Children’s Department staff member with Reading Buddies which is held on Tuesday afternoons from 3pm to 5:30 pm for the months of October, December, February, April and July.

Age Requirement:

Adult library volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Supervisor:

Children’s Department staff