Overview
The New York Public Library (NYPL) is looking for a talented tech instructor/trainer to join the TechConnect 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.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Own:
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Facilitating technology workshops primarily online, and in person
Teach:
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Adult learners attending TechConnect classes, as well as staff looking to upskill to deliver TechConnect programming
Learn:
- New and emerging technologies to be incorporated into classroom content
Improve:
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Library patrons’ learning experience and knowledge of emerging technologies
Some expectations for this role are that within:
1 month, this person will:
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Onboard, visit branches, interact with stakeholders, including Library Managers, create goals with their manager
3 months, this person will:
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Teach 2 to 3 classes each day, monitor class attendance, and contribute to departmental projects
6 months and beyond, this person will:
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In addition to teaching classes, the Tech Training Instructor will research topics for new classes, identify gaps in service, and support NYPL initiatives
Responsibilities
As a Tech Training Instructor, you will:
- Design, schedule, promote, and conduct instructor-led technology training classes primarily online, and in-person when needed
- Prepare equipment and materials for training, create and/or update materials as needed
- Use effective classroom training techniques, promote active learning, adapt instruction to meet the needs of learners, and encourage individual practice
- Collaborate with other Technology Instructors to continuously enhance technical instructional delivery, presentation skills, and content
- Provide attendance reports of all classes conducted
- Assist with digital literacy training for other library staff
- Performs ad-hoc project-related duties as required