Children’s Librarian

City of Sedalia; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

The Sedalia Public Library is seeking a dynamic Children’s Librarian to join our busy team. This full-time role focuses on creating engaging programs for children and youth aged 0-18 and building a love of reading across the community.

You will collaborate with families, plan innovative activities, and support literacy initiatives while occasionally working evenings and weekends. Some college in library science or related fields is preferred, and training is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development for ages 0-18.
• Desire to offer innovative and engaging programs for children and youth.
• Willingness to learn current library theories and literacy practices.
• Ability to build rapport with children, youth, parents and communicate clearly.
• Dependable, organized, learner, motivated, energetic; advocate for the library.
• Knowledge of various forms of technology and willingness to learn.
• Ability to multi-task, solve problems and manage time effectively.
• Experience planning programs for children and young adults is highly helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run programs for children and youth.
• Assist patrons and support literacy initiatives.
• Work some evenings and weekends.
• Maintain safety and a positive library environment.

Skills

Child development

Program development

Literacy practices

Communication with families

Reliability

Organization

Energetic

Positive attitude

Kids engagement

Tech savvy

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Some college experience in library science / education / child development

Job description

The Sedalia Public Library is looking for an energetic person to fill a full-time position for the Children's Librarian.

Employment Opportunity Additional Details

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development; ages 0-18.
• A desire to offer innovative & engaging programs/events for children/youth.
• The knowledge or desire to learn current library theories and literacy practices.
• The ability to establish rapport with children, young adults and parents; to communicate clearly, and a desire to build lifelong learners.
• The desired candidate is dependable, organized, a learner, motivated, energetic, has a positive attitude, loves working with kids ages 0-18 and is an advocate for the library.
• Must be knowledgeable of various forms of technology available and a willingness to learn & grow as community needs change.
• Must be able to multi-task, solve problems and has strong time management skills.
• Experience planning successful programs for children and young adults is extremely helpful.

Other Requirements:

The physical requirements for this position include: lifting, pushing, standing, bending, reaching. This position does require some evenings and weekends.

Desired Education and Experience:

Some college experience in the areas of library science, education, child development or related field is desired, but comparable experience will be considered. Experience working in a library is helpful, but not necessary. We can train the right person.

Basic Health and Life Insurance, MO LAGERS Retirement Plan provided to employees at no cost; Dental and Vision Insurance available to purchase. Salary range is $18-$20.26 per hour and is dependent on education and experience. We offer new full-time employees: 12 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays annually, and earned sick leave.