Now Hiring! Head Children's Librarian

Schedule
(part-time) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays: 10:00 to 6:00.
You may be asked to work an occasional Friday or Saturday.
Hours Per Week: 32
Starting Salary: $22 per hour
Required Attributes
Friendliness, flexibility, patience, supervisory and leadership skills, a desire for customer service, and an ability to create a genuine rapport with children.
Preferred Experience
Minimum of 2 years working with children in a public or school library setting in a supervisory role with a knowledge of current trends in children’s literature and creating and conducting children’s programs.
Minimal Education: High School Diploma or GED
Core Responsibilities
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Leads and supervises other children’s librarians.
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Provides recommendations for new books and other materials.
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Creates and implements children’s programs – with an emphasis on storytimes, summer reading, and outreach.
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Recruits, schedules and coordinates volunteers.
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Promotes children’s events and materials in both social and traditional media.
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Assists patrons.
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Shelves materials.
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Maintains collection.
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Creates displays.
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Assists with the staff on the upper floor, when needed.
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Other duties as assigned by Director or Assistant Director.
Complete Job Description: here
Deadline
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 15.
How to Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to Director Clay Kriese at wearepl@comcast.net.
The Weare Public Library is “Weare magic begins and stories unfold.” We're looking for a passionate Children's Librarian to create those magical experiences for the youth of our community. You'll build exciting programs, curate a stimulating collection, and help every child discover the joy of reading. If you're creative, caring, and ready to make a big difference, we’d love to meet you!
