About the job

Technology Training Instructor (Temporary)

Department: Branch Programs & Services

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

Reporting To: Josh Rogosin

Compensation: $35 / year

Description

Overview The New York Public Library (NYPL) is looking for a talented tech instructor/trainer to join the Technology Training Programs team and help New Yorkers improve their digital literacy. This position is for someone interested in community development through education. You will be supporting adult learners of diverse cultures, educational backgrounds, and careers to explore and engage with technology. NYPL offers technology classes, both online and in-person, at more than 80 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Topics include MS Office, Internet basics, coding languages, graphic design, 3D printing, audio production, video production, podcasting, and more.

This position is a temporary part-time position that is grant funded for 1 year with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

As a Technology Training Instructor, you will:

• Design, schedule, promote, and conduct instructor-led technology training classes in-person and online

• Use effective classroom training techniques, promote active learning, adapt instruction to meet the needs of learners, and encourage individual practice

• Provide attendance reports of all classes conducted

• Assist with digital literacy training for other library staff

• Collaborate with other Technology Instructors to continuously enhance technical instructional delivery, presentation skills, and content

• Travel throughout Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx to teach classes as needed

• Perform ad-hoc project-related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional related experience

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience teaching/instructing/training adults how to use technology products and services

• Prior experience teaching/instructing/training adults for related technology products and services

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for one or more of the following languages: Swift, Java, C++, Objective-C, and/or Python

• Working knowledge of computational thinking and software development principles

• Familiarity with SwiftUI and UIKit

• Ability to teach in traditional and virtual classroom settings as well as instruct in a “hands-off” manner, allowing users to learn by doing

• Extensive knowledge of Mac and Swift software

• Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly

• Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for:

• Apple’s Swift Programming Language

• HTML/CSS

• Javascript

• jQuery, Bootstrap

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

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Core Values All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues

• Be Resourceful in solving problems

• Be Curious in all aspects of your work

• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

• Branch library

• Computer lab

Physical Duties

• Limited physical effort is required

• Light moving/lifting required

• May require travel within NYC

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

• No

Union/Non Union

• Non-Union

FLSA Status

• Non-Exempt

Schedule

• 19 hours per week scheduled between Monday-Saturday from 10am-8pm

• Evenings and some weekends required

*This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library *Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).