Head of Children's Services - The Public Library of New London
is seeking a creative and energetic Head of Children’s Services who has
a passion for working with children and families. Responsible for
providing quality library services to children, their caregivers and
other adults working with children. Manage one full-time and several
part-time staff. Plan, implement and supervise programs. Select
materials to develop a collection that offers relevant resources.
Develop and maintain layout and appearance of the children’s space,
ensuring a safe and inviting area. Promote library services by outreach
and partnerships with schools, daycare centers and community groups
that target children. Marketing children’s services and programs,
maintaining the children’s section of the web site, keeping social media
up to date and producing an electronic newsletter are also important
components of this position.
MLS/MLIS from an accredited institution and experience
working with children required. Professional library experience
preferred. The ideal candidate has experience working with young
children and their caregivers using early and pre-literacy concepts,
such as the skills and practices in Every Child Ready to Read. Second language skills (English/Spanish) are a plus.
If the above job description fits you, come and be part
of a dedicated team that is helping make a difference in New London.
The city has an AENGLC rank of 164/169 and is a designated distressed
municipality. The transition to the first all-magnet school district in
the state is creating an emphasis on the culture of learning through
partnerships, and the library is playing an important role.
New London is located on Long Island Sound with direct
access to the Atlantic Ocean. There are many recreational amenities in
the city, including Ocean Beach Park, a 50-acre park with a white sand
beach and a half-mile board walk. New London is home to three colleges,
an active arts scene and is the birth place of Eugene O’Neill. The
main Amtrak line between Boston and New York stops three blocks from the
library.
This is a full-time position with a benefit package.
The starting salary is $50,000 for a 35 hour week, including one
evening a week and one Saturday a month. A car and valid driver’s
license also necessary.
If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to smaryeski@plnl.org Suzanne Maryeski, Executive Director, Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 by August 3, 2018.
