Children’s Assistant - Terryville Public Library, Plymouth

Children’s Assistant - Terryville Public Library in Plymouth seeks an enthusiastic part-time children’s room assistant. Responsibilities include: Planning, organizing and directing weekly and monthly children’s programs, providing circulation and reference assistance to children, parents, teachers and caregivers, performing clerical duties including resource processing. Workload is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Requirements: Combination of college coursework and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills and abilities including knowledge of children’s literature and bibliographic tools, understanding of library policies, goals and services, excellent oral and written communication skills, working knowledge of computer applications, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Salary: $11.45 per hour, 19 hours per week Hours: Monday 10-2, Tuesday and Wednesday 4-8, alternate Fridays and Saturdays 10-5. Please send a meaningful letter of interest, resume with references, and completed Town of Plymouth application to Library Director, Terryville Public Library, 238 Main Street, Terryville, CT 06786. Town of Plymouth application is available at http://www.plymouthct.us or the library. Review of applications will begin immediately. Application deadline is August 20, 2014, EOE.