Infodepot
Children’s Assistant 40 hours, Headquarters Library See details
Infodepot, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29302
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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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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