Youth Learning Associate Reynoldsburg Branch

Job Title:Youth Learning Associate (20 hrs./Non-Exempt/Part-time)
Location:Reynoldsburg Branch

Starting Pay Range:$19.23 - $25.48 hourly (commensurate with experience)

Note:For internal candidates, pay adjustments are made in accordance with our Compensation and Salary Administration policy

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• A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
• Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
• A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.

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As a Youth Learning Associate, you will assist in providing academic support to students K-12 through various means including education-based learning, reinforcing good study habits and researching skills. You will mentor and build relationship with students under the guidance of the Youth Services Manager.

• Monday-Thursday 3:00-7:00pm
• Friday 2:00-6:00pm

Note:Summer hours may vary.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• 1-3 years of teaching, tutoring, working with youth or related experience required.
• 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.

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.