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Volunteer Librarian
ORGANIZATION: SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD TUTORS
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Our volunteer librarian will be overseeing the running of our library. It will include:
- the acquisition of books with input from staff and tutors
- cataloging and processing of books received through purchases and/or donations
- developing periodic displays highlighting books in the library with themes pertinent to students
- managing conversion of library from spreadsheet to database
- overseeing volunteer library staff:
one assistant librarian who is working on the conversion project
one intern who is helping the assistant
one volunteer dedicated to shelving books
- maintaining the physical library
- evaluating library inventory needs
Experience working in a school or public library, IT skills, and familiarity with library database management is preferred. Hours are flexible and some remote working from home is allowed.
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About SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD TUTORS
Location:
PO BOX 61, ALBANY, NY 12201, US
Mission Statement
Connecting elementary school children with caring and dedicated tutors, our one-on-one tutoring program enhances literacy, fosters creativity, and supplements classroom learning in the South End of Albany. Reading is essential *** One-on-one tutoring works *** Every child has worth
Description
After tutoring within a nearby elementary school for several years, a number of us decided to do more and started an after-school tutoring program located about a block east of the elementary school 3 1/2 years ago. The school is located in a low-income neighborhood and the only 13% of the children in the 3rd - 6th grade read on grade level.
Starting our program with 1st and 2nd graders, and remaining with them through their elementary years, it is the hope to have all our students reading on grade level by the end of third grade. This gives them a chance to be successful students when they reach middle school.
We work with the students to improve reading, writing and problem solving skills. The five components of reading are stressed - phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. We publish an anthology of the students' writing at the end of each year. And there is a STEM problem with no "right" answer to challenge their creativity each month.
We have had a two of our students moved into the elementary school's Young Scholars Program.
We are looking for tutors who will be committed to working with the same student for at least one school year. We also need board members and a webmaster.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20 Rensselaer StreetAlbany, NY 12202
DATE POSTED
May 8, 2023
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Basic Computer Skills
- Database Administration
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible schedule: 15 - 20 hours per month.
- Experience working with a diverse group of people. Being able to work independently.