Children’s Assistant

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume. Please be prepared to present a short story-time and a program proposal for 6 to 12 age group if chosen for an interview. POSTING DATE: September 18th, 2025 JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 19 LOCATION: Middle Tyger Branch Library DATE AVAILABLE: November 1st, 2025 SALARY: $1,905 per month (Includes generous benefits package) HOURS: 30 Hour Children's Assistant Week A& C: Sunday 12:00pm -5:00pm; Monday Off; Tuesday 10:00am –5:30pm; Wednesday 9:00am -6:00pm; Thursday 11:00am –8:00pm; Friday & Saturday Off Week B& D: Sunday & Monday Off; Tuesday 10:00am –5:30pm; Wednesday 9:00am -6:00pm; Thursday 11:00am –8:00pm; Friday Off; Saturday 8:30am –5:00pm (Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes, may be asked to work other times as needed). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Must complete pre-employment testing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Plans, promotes and presents creative programs that meet the needs of children, birth through age 12, including story times, homeschool programs, and other special events and summer reading activities · Incorporates the Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5 · Prepares deposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders and tracks program statistics · Actively engages the public during community outreach programs in the local area schools, day cares or special events · Responsible for maintaining an attractive children’s area in the library · Performs circulation duties including check out, check in, and processing of new materials · Participates in regular Children’s Services Committee meetings, online discussions, and book reviews · Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment · Attends regular training related to children’s services and other library work · Interest in STEM programming and Maker Space equipment · Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence 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 · Strong 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 · Experience working with children from birth through age 12 with knowledge of children’s literature · Valid driver’s license 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. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $1,905.00 per month Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person