Research Assistant - Reach and Read Program Columbia - Per Diem

**Inspire a Love of Reading. Empower a Lifetime of Learning.**NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has sustained a long tradition of community care and has been especially innovative in improving community health through ancillary programs and complementary activities. Reach Out and Read offers the chance to provide our youngest citizens with skills and experiences they can use to succeed and build a good life. By promoting literacy hand-in-hand with health, Reach Out and Read helps to build strong citizens and healthier communities.**Research Assistant – Reach and Read Program Columbia – Per Diem** The Research Assistant will engage children and caregivers in clinic waiting rooms through interactive read-aloud activities that promote early literacy, language development, and school readiness. The individual will receive training in early childhood development and literacy-based engagement strategies. Responsibilities include:* Reading and interacting with children in waiting rooms using age-appropriate books and activities.* Supporting families with children ages 0-5 by sharing information about early childhood development, literacy, and school readiness.* Encouraging positive caregiver-child interactions through reading and play.* Maintaining and restocking books in exam rooms and waiting areas.* Unpacking and distributing book shipments, monitoring inventory, and notifying the supervisor when supplies are low.**Preferred Criteria*** Bachelor’s degree**Required Criteria*** High School Diploma or GED* Passion for community health and literacy* Excellent organizational skillsJoin a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_* 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor* 2026 Best Place to Work – Glassdoor* 2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes* 2026 America’s Best-In-State Employers – Forbes* 2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes* 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek* 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld* 2025 Great Place to Work Certified* 2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes* 2025 Companies that Care – People* 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek*NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.***Salary Range:**$25.00/Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr