About the role#
The Student Zone Helper supports K-12 students with their school assignments within Los Angeles Public Library branches. This role involves managing the daily operations of the Student Zone, helping students with digital tools, and ensuring a productive learning environment. You will work 12 hours per week in three-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, between 2:30pm and 7:00pm.
What you'll do#
- Oversee daily operations of the Student Zone during after-school hours.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain the Student Zone area, including materials and electronic equipment.
- Assist students with school assignments and register them for library resources.
- Help students navigate educational apps and computer programs.
- Support library staff by maintaining attendance records and participant data.
- Ensure students follow library behavior rules and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Submit field reports, monthly feedback reports, and timesheets.
- Attend all mandatory training sessions.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma with a minimum 3.5 GPA (transcript required).
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Successful completion of a LiveScan background check.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working directly with children and families.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Dependability, punctuality, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Some sites require fluency in Spanish, both spoken and written.
- Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel frequently and work in close-quarter environments.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time position with rolling recruitment.
- Locations include Los Angeles, Canoga Park, Granada Hills, Harbor City, Northridge, Panorama City, Tujunga, North Hollywood, and Wilmington.
- Compensation is $22.50 per hour.
About PowerMyLearning
PowerMyLearning is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999. Based in New York, the group creates educational programs and tools focused on math instruction for students in grades K-5. It serves schools and districts across the United States, with an emphasis on supporting multilingual learners and students from underserved communities. The organization employs 87 people and maintains offices in New York and Los Angeles.
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