Part Time High School Afterschool Library Assistant

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) seeks educators committed to exploring progressive pedagogy. Candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. The school is seeking a Part-Time Afterschool Library Assistant starting in January.

Overview of the position:

LREI high school teachers are lifelong learners who are reflective about their practice and are interested in working in a progressive, rigorous, and diverse learning environment. A master’s degree in English Literature, Writing, or a related subject, and at least three years of successful experience as a teacher are preferred, but alternate pathways into the profession will be considered. A demonstrated interest in the lives of young people is a must.

Specific requirements of the position

• Supervising the library during after school hours

• Engaging students and teachers in a welcoming and friendly library environment

• Assisting students with basic library needs (locating materials, using the catalog, printing, copying, etc.)

• Circulating print and digital materials

• Shelving returned materials, processing books, and helping with displays

• Straightening book shelves and furniture and restocking supplies each evening to prepare for a smooth opening the following day

Successful Candidates will:

• Interested in working with students and promoting young adult literature

• Friendly

• Communicative

• Prompt

• Organized

• Able to push up to 50lbs and lift up to 25lbs and able to engage in frequent movement (standing, walking, crouching, twisting, reaching)

Overview of School

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on interdisciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship, and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community - continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences.

Salary Range: This is an hourly position ($20/hour) and is not benefits-eligible.