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 0 to 5 age group and program proposal for 6 to 9 age group.

JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 19

LOCATION: Boiling Springs Branch Library

DATE AVAILABLE: March 1st, 2025

SALARY: $2,541 per month (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Weeks A & D: Monday 11:00-8:00, Tuesday 9:00-6:00, Wednesday 8:00-5:00, Thursday 9:00-6:00, Friday 9:00-6:00

Week B: Monday 10:30-8:00, Tuesday 9:00-6:00, Wednesday 8:00-5:00, Thursday 9:00-6:00, Saturday 9:30-5:00

Week C: Sunday 12:30-5:30, Monday 10:30-8:00, Wednesday 8:00-5:00, Thursday 9:00-6:00, Friday 9:00-6:00

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

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

· Interest in STEM programming and Maker Space equipment

· 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 Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $2,541.00 per month

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Boiling Springs, SC 29316 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boiling Springs, SC 29316: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,541