After-School Leaders (ASLs): Part-time Temporary

The Free Library of Philadelphia's Literacy Enrichment After-School Program (LEAP) is hiring After-School Leaders (ASLs) for 2025-26. LEAP ASLs work with library staff to provide mentoring, interactive programming, technology support, and homework help for youth at libraries during the out-of-school time hours.

This is part-time, seasonal temporary work, beginning August 25, 2025 and running through late June 2026. Hiring will be ongoing until all positions are filled. The pay rate is $22.60 per hour, 20 hours per week. The hours are generally 2pm-6pm Monday-Tuesday, and 1pm-5pm Wednesday-Friday. Some Saturdays may be required.

The LEAP ASL reports to the Library Supervisor and/or Children's Librarian at their assigned neighborhood library.

LEAP After-School Leaders needed for the following Free Library locations ONLY:

  • Blackwell Library
  • Frankford Library
  • Katharine Drexel Library
  • Kensington Library - Bilingual in Spanish, but open to all
  • Lawncrest Library
  • McPherson Square Library
  • Overbrook Park Library
  • Paschalville Library - Library location opens mid-fall
  • Richmond Library - Library location opens mid-fall
  • Roxborough Library
  • Wynnefield Library
  • Wyoming Library - Bilingual in Spanish, but open to all
 

All LEAP After-School Leaders are expected to:

  • Create a welcoming out-of-school time environment for youth and their caregivers
  • Model appropriate library behavior
  • Mentor LEAP youth and Teen Leadership Assistants (TLAs)
  • Implement fun learning activities daily that spark curiosity
  • Utilize provided curriculum and supply kits to offer literacy enrichment, STEAM, and social-emotional learning programs
  • Assist youth with using library computers and navigating electronic resources like Homework Help Online
  • Provide homework assistance to children and teens
  • Collaborate with the Library Supervisor or designee to develop and promote a LEAP calendar of events
  • Check email daily and establish regular communication with staff at your library
  • Complete and submit reports on attendance, activities, and additional program measurements as directed
  • Attend and participate in training sessions, both in-person and virtual, including LEAP ASL Orientation. Some training sessions may take place on weekday mornings or Saturdays.
 

All LEAP After-School Leaders must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a resident of Philadelphia
  • Demonstrated experience working with school-aged children and teens
  • Ability to develop meaningful relationships with LEAP participants, library staff, and colleagues
  • Knowledge of general literacy skills, child and adolescent development, informal learning environments, and interest-driven activities
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • Ability to guide children and teens working on different assignments or activities
  • Ability and initiative to work both as part of a team and independently
  • Can not concurrently hold a position as a City of Philadelphia employee, nor as a School District of Philadelphia employee, nor with the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation
  • Current Pennsylvania State Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance are required - must be for employment, volunteer-only not accepted, dated within a year prior to start date
 

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, or 2+ years college with commensurate experience considered
  • One year of youth mentoring or informal learning experience preferred
  • Candidates considering a career in libraries are encouraged to apply
 

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter as attachments to leaphiring@freelibrary.org with "After-School Leader 2025" in the subject line.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Free Library of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Black, Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. The organization is committed to building a community that is inclusive and equitable.