Children’s Assistant 20 hours, Headquarters Library See details Job at Infodepot

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 June 25, 2025

POSTING DATE: June 11, 2025
JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2025
SALARY: $1152 per month (Includes some benefits)

HOURS: 20 hours per week

Monday -Friday9:00am -1:00pm

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans,promotes, and presentscreative and innovativeprogramsthatmeet the needs offamilies andchildren,birth through agetwelve,including story times, homeschool programs, and other specialevents and summer reading activities
• IncorporatesThePalmetto Basics andEveryChild Ready to Read concepts into programsand environments for children ages 0-5
• Tracksand submits program statistics
• Activelyengages the public duringcommunity outreachprogramsin thelocal area schools,childcarecenters,orother publicspaces orspecial events
• Responsiblefor maintaining an attractivechildren’s area in the library includingcollections, displays, signage and bulletin boards
• Participatesin department meetings, assigned committee meetings, online discussions, andbook reviews
• Providessuperior customer service when assistingpatrons of all ages withinformationand reader’s advisoryrequests, computers, digitaldevices, and other library equipment
• Completesregulartraining related to children’s services andotherlibrary work
• Remainsaware of safety and securityat all times
• Substitutesfor other programs, departments, and branches as needed

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’sdegree or equivalent combination of education and experiencewith childrenor equivalent combination of education and experience with children
• Comfortableand proficient using technology
• Excellentinterpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude,cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, withthe ability to interface withpeople from all backgrounds and age groups
• Exceptionalwritten and oral communication skills
• Creative,flexible and organized with good time management skillsand attention todetail
• Abilityto take direction and work independently or in a team environment
• Strongwork ethic with a willingness to take initiative
• Experienceworking with children from birth through age 12 with strong knowledge ofchildren’s literature
• Driver’slicense valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to otherlibraries or community outreach

The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a partof the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do nothesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.

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