Friday, July 20, 2012
Children’s Library Specialist - West Hartford Public Library
Children’s Library Specialist - West Hartford Public Library
seeks an enthusiastic part-time Children’s Library Specialist to
develop and present exceptional programming for children age’s birth
through fifth grade. The candidate will plan and conduct storytime
programs that include music and movement, puppetry and crafts, will
visit preschool and elementary schools, participate in a Summer Reading
Skit, offer Book Clubs and programs for school-age children. Training
in the Mother Goose on the Loose Early Literacy Program is a plus. We
are looking for someone with an extensive knowledge of children’s
literature, a background in successful programming in a library or
educational setting, an understanding of child development and the
ability to work in a multicultural environment. The successful candidate
will work with a dedicated Children’s Services team in a very busy
library. She/he will possess creativity, energy, flexibility and a good
sense of humor, will provide exceptional public service, have solid
organizational skills and maintain a positive attitude. The candidate
must be able to communicate and enjoy working with children from birth
through fifth grade, as well as their parents. Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in education or related field and experience in a
library/educational setting. Preferred: Masters in Library Science.
Speaking fluency in a language other than English that is used in the
local community. This is a year-round position of 6 hours per week
primarily during the mornings and afternoons, however, evenings and
weekends may be expected. Minimum hourly salary: $25.50 hourly. Please
email a letter of interest and a West Hartford town application form to:
cwaxman@westhartford.org by Friday, August 3, 2012, 4:30 p.m. Please, no phone calls. Application available at: http://www.westhartford.org/living_here/town_departments/support_services_to_town_departments/employee_services/docs/employmentapplication.pdf.
Labels:
children's services,
childrens services,
events,
hartford county,
part time,
programming,
public libraries
Location:
West Hartford, CT, USA