Let's Read Lead Tutor - Pierre Bottineau and Oxboro Library Program Support (Spanish Bilingual)

Full Job Description

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking a Lead Tutor for Let’s Read who is passionate about serving youth and families.

The position will assist with program hours at Oxboro Library and Pierre Bottineau Library.

Let’s Read Lead Tutors manage the delivery of afterschool reading support for K-5 students implementing a provided curriculum.

Let’s Read Lead Tutors are responsible for providing literacy focused academic and social support to students, overseeing the day-to-day program activities, managing the program space and routines, and supporting volunteer tutors.

HCL Let’s Read is a literacy tutoring program that focuses on supporting youth in grades K-5 in improving their reading skills. Students work one-on-one with a volunteer tutor once a week to build their skills, gain confidence and fluency.

Most students who come to Hennepin County Library afterschool academic support programs are recent immigrants and may be likely to encounter cultural or language barriers as they build their academic skills.

***Pay starts at $23.00/ hour

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.

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Effective December 31, 2025, there will be a general salary adjustment of 4% to the minimum and maximum of the range.

Location and hours:
This position will be located at both Oxboro Library and Pierre Bottineau Library. Lead tutors work approximately 20 hours per week during the afternoons and evenings throughout the school year. A list of library locations can be found here:

Work hours will be:

• Monday and Thursday at Pierre Bottineau Library: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Tuesday and Wednesday at Oxboro Library: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday at Oxboro Library starting in Jan 2026: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About this position type:
This is a limited duration (temporary) part time, benefit earning position expected to last up to two years, with the possibility of extension.
This position is internally classified as an Office Specialist III.
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In this position, you will:

• Provide staffing coverage in case of absence for the Lead Tutors at Pierre Bottineau Library and Oxboro Library.
• Provide lesson support for students if a volunteer cannot attend a lesson.
• Provide orientation, coaching, and training to volunteer tutors.
• Support library community engagement and outreach for the Hennepin County Library afterschool academic support programs.
• Become familiar with and promote library resources for supporting student academic success to students, families, and volunteers.
• Participate in required meetings and training sessions.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Two years or more of office clerical experience.
  • 18 months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
  • One year of office clerical experience and completion of the Human Services Pathway Training Program.
  • An approved combination of post high school education and office clerical experience to equal at least two years.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish in addition to English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Leading a youth program or working with youth in a volunteer setting.
  • Tutoring youth in literacy.
  • Working with Hennepin County programs, i.e., volunteering.
• Ability to work with multiple audiences, including children, families, volunteers, and staff members with cultural backgrounds other than your own.
• Familiarity with best practices in tutoring and academic skill building.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.

Candidates with fluency in Spanish in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department:
Hennepin County Library works to nourish minds, transform lives, and build community together. Our digital and physical collections seek to preserve the past, inform the present, and inspire the future. We support the public good with responsive programs and services that aid and enrich the lives of every resident. All are welcome here.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855