What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children’s Assistant position at Spartanburg County Public Libraries?
POSTING DATE: September 20, 2024
JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: October 1, 2024
SALARY: $2,305 per month. (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
Week A & B: Mondays 8:45am- 5:45pm, Tuesdays 12:15pm- 9:15pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:45am- 5:45pm
Week C: Mondays 8:45am- 5:45pm, Tuesday 12:15pm- 9:15pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:45am- 5:45pm, Saturday 8:45am- 6:15pm, Sunday 12:55pm- 6:15pm
Week D: Tuesdays 12:15pm- 9:15pm, Wednesday and Thursdays 8:45am- 5:45pm, Fridays 12:15pm- 9:15pm (Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Must complete pre-employment testing.
Essential Functions
JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: October 1, 2024
SALARY: $2,305 per month. (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
Week A & B: Mondays 8:45am- 5:45pm, Tuesdays 12:15pm- 9:15pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:45am- 5:45pm
Week C: Mondays 8:45am- 5:45pm, Tuesday 12:15pm- 9:15pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:45am- 5:45pm, Saturday 8:45am- 6:15pm, Sunday 12:55pm- 6:15pm
Week D: Tuesdays 12:15pm- 9:15pm, Wednesday and Thursdays 8:45am- 5:45pm, Fridays 12:15pm- 9:15pm (Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Must complete pre-employment testing.
Essential Functions
- Plans, promotes and presents creative and innovative programs that meet the needs of families and children, birth through age twelve, including story times, homeschool programs, and other special events and summer reading activities
- Incorporates The Palmetto Basics and Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5
- Tracks and submits program statistics
- Actively engages the public during community outreach programs in the local area schools, childcare centers, or other public spaces or special events
- Responsible for maintaining an attractive children’s area in the library including collections, displays, signage and bulletin boards
- Participates in department meetings, assigned committee meetings, online discussions, and book reviews
- Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information and reader’s advisory requests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
- Completes regular training related to children’s services and other library work
- Remains aware of safety and security at all times
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with technology
- Ability to establish deadlines, monitor progress, and work well with a team
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach
Salary : $2,305