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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 April 29, 2024

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POSTING DATE: April 15, 2024
JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: June 1, 2024
SALARY: $1153 per month. (Includes some benefits.)

HOURS: 20 hours per week

Monday-Thursday 9:30-1:30 pm Friday 5:15-9:15 pm

(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 complete pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Plans, promotes, and presentscreative and innovativeprogramsthat meet the needs offamilies andchildren,birth through age twelve,including story times, homeschool programs, and other special events and summer reading activities
  • IncorporatesThe Palmetto Basics andEveryChild Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5
  • Tracks and submits program statistics
  • Actively engages the public duringcommunity outreachprogramsin the local area schools,childcarecenters,orother public spaces orspecial events
  • Responsible for maintaining an attractivechildren’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 assistingpatrons of all ages with informationand reader’s advisoryrequests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
  • Completesregular training related to children’s services andotherlibrary work
  • Remains aware of safety and securityat all times
  • Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experiencewith children 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, withthe 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 skillsand 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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