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Infodepot

Children’s Assistant 40 hours, Headquarters Library See details

Infodepot, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29302

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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

December 5, 2025

Posting Details

POSTING DATE:

September 25, 2025

JOB TITLE:

Children’s Assistant, Grade 17

LOCATION:

Headquarters Library

DATE AVAILABLE:

January 1, 2026

SALARY:

$2,305 per month. (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS:

40 hours per week

Schedule Week A: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-8pm; Saturday 10am-5pm

Week B: Sunday 12-5pm; Tuesday & Thursday 9am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-8pm; Friday 9am-6pm

Week C & D: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-8pm; Friday 9am-6pm

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

Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children.

Must pass 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 within 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

Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed

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 that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, with the ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups

Exceptional 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

Strong work ethic with a willingness to take initiative

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

Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina 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.

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