Boiling Springs Children’s Assistant

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume.

Please be prepared to present a short story-time if chosen for an interview.

*Internal candidates must apply online. Submit a cover letter and updated resume by February 12th, 2024.

JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 19

LOCATION:Boiling Springs Branch Library

DATE AVAILABLE: March 1st, 2024

SALARY: $ 1,588 per month (Includes some benefits)

HOURS: 25hrs per week

Week 1: Monday, 12:00-8:00; Tuesday, 9:00-5:00; Wednesday, 9:00-4:00

Week 2: Monday, 12:00-8:00; Tuesday, 9:00-5:00; Wednesday, 9:00-4:00; Saturday, 9:30-6:00

Week 3: Sunday, 1:00-6:00; Monday, 12:00-8:00; Tuesday, 9:00-5:00; Wednesday, 9:00-4:00

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Must complete pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Plans, promotes and presents creative programs that meet the needs of children, birth through age 12, including story times, homeschool programs, and other special events and summer reading activities

· Incorporates the Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5

· Prepares deposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders and tracks program statistics

· Actively engages the public during community outreach programs in the local area schools, day cares or special events

· Responsible for maintaining an attractive children’s area in the library

· Performs circulation duties including check out, check in, and processing of new materials

· Participates in regular Children’s Services Committee meetings, online discussions, and book reviews

· Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment

· Attends regular training related to children’s services and other library work

· Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children.

· Comfortable and proficient using technology

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail

· Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment

· Experience working with children from birth through age 12 with knowledge of children’s literature

· Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach

The Library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a part of the Library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,588.00 per month

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Experience:

• Children: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person