STUDENT SUCCESS SUBSTITUTE

The Dayton Metro Library is recruiting for Student Success Substitutes to staff our Student Success Centers. Successful candidates will utilize library resources to assist students in grades K-12 and opportunity youth with their homework assignments or projects. They will also engage youth in a variety of literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. Substitutes must work at least 8 hours during a two-week period and may be scheduled to work at any of the Library’s numerous Student Success Centers.

Apply today! DML is committed to cultivating environments and a workforce that reflects our community. F urther, we recognize the importance of language expertise on our team as Dayton was the first city in the United States to earn the status of "Certified Welcoming" city. We encourage applications from individuals that are fluent or proficient in any non-English languages commonly used in Montgomery County including Spanish, Mandarin, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Russian, Tagalog, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, and American Sign Language (ASL).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: -Demonstrates excellent internal and external customer service. Proactively provides assistance at all service points as needed. -Creates a welcoming environment that focuses on relationship building, school support and academic achievement. -Assists students in grades K-12 and “opportunity youth” with homework, literacy and project needs. Reviews homework assignments and provides constructive feedback.

(Opportunity youth are individuals age 18-24 who are currently disconnected from school and work.) -Discusses and demonstrates effective study skills such as organizing homework, proofreading, using study guides, taking notes from a textbook, and more. -Under the direction of the manager(s)/librarian(s), plans, develops and promotes programs and services to meet the informational and recreational needs of the community.

-Ability to multi-task and assist students in a group or individual setting. -Engages and encourages students in academic enrichment activities. -Supports systemwide initiatives and encourages participation and completion. -Proactively provides a high level of customer service and assists youth through various aspects of utilizing the library, including registering and issuing Library cards. -Assists with food distribution to students.

-Provides library users with assistance in reference, readers’ advisory, and in the use of public computers, personal electronic devices and library virtual materials. -Registers and issues library cards, registers voters and Golden Buckeye participants. Answers phone and responds to patron inquiries. Assists patrons with printing, including mobile printing options. -Reports all required statistics to Student Success Manager.

-Welcomes and assists in training Student Success Center volunteers. -Attends orientation, participates in trainings, and attends meetings as directed. QUALIFICATIONS : Communication Skills : Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to speak effectively when addressing individuals and apply active listening skills.

Education and experience : Ability to determine a student’s information needs. Ability to actively listen and understand directions to assist students. Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions such as, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Completion of at least one year of college or vocational school preferred; or one to two years related tutoring experience.

Equipment, Tools and Materials : Ability to use computer equipment and standard office equipment required. Physical Requirements: Ability to frequently bend, lift, reach, turn, hold, carry, grasp, walk, stand, and use keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Ability to speak and hear required. May be asked to assist with lifting food crates weighing up to 35 pounds.

Technical Skills : Ability to use e-mail and word processing software. Ability to learn integrated library system functions used in carrying out job duties. Ability to operate in a network environment. General knowledge of PC equipment, personal electronic devices, and library virtual materials required. Work Schedule : Monday-Thursday: 2:30-6:00 during school year; Monday-Thursday: 12:30-4:00 during the summer *Subject to change* Compensation and Benefits : Starting hourly rate for this position is $15.66.

Student Success Substitutes are NOT eligible for insurance benefits or paid time off. These positions are open until filled.