Middle Tyger Children’s Assistant 30 hours, Middle Tyger Library See details

Infodepot; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 21,259; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A public library in Spartanburg seeks a Children's Assistant to plan and present engaging programs for children aged 0-12. Responsibilities include community outreach, maintaining the children's area, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a passion for working with children. This position offers a flexible schedule and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment testing.
• Interest in STEM programming and Maker Space equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and presents creative programs for children.
• Engages the public during community outreach programs.
• Provides superior customer service to patrons.
• Maintains an attractive children’s area in the library.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Creative and organized

Comfortable using technology

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience working with children from birth through age 12

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume. Please be prepared to present a short story-time and a program proposal for 6 to 12 age group if chosen for an interview. Internal candidates must apply online. Submit a cover letter and updated resume by October 2, 2025

Posting Information

• POSTING DATE: September 18, 2025
• JOB TITLE: Middle Tyger Children’s Assistant, Grade 19
• LOCATION: Middle Tyger Library
• DATE AVAILABLE: November 1, 2025
• SALARY: $1,905 per month (Includes generous benefits package)
• HOURS: 30 hours per week

Schedule

Week A & C: Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm; Monday Off; Tuesday 10:00am–5:30pm; Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm; Thursday 11:00am –8:00pm; Friday & Saturday Off

Week B & D: Sunday & Monday Off; Tuesday 10:00am–5:30pm; Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm; Thursday 11:00am –8:00pm; Friday Off; Saturday 8:30am–5:00pm

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes, may be asked to work other times as needed).

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Must pass pre-employment testing.

Essential Functions

• Plans, promotes and presents creative programs that meet the needs of children, birth through age 12, including story times, homeschool programs, and other special events and summer reading activities
• Incorporates the Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5
• Prepares deposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders and tracks program statistics
• Actively engages the public during community outreach programs in the local area schools, day cares or special events
• Responsible for maintaining an attractive children’s area in the library
• Performs circulation duties including check out, check in, and processing of new materials
• Participates in regular Children’s Services Committee meetings, online discussions, and book reviews
• Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
• Attends regular training related to children’s services and other library work
• Interest in STEM programming and Maker Space equipment
• Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence
• Remains aware of safety and security at all times

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children.
• Comfortable and proficient using technology.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment.
• Experience working with children from birth through age 12 with knowledge of children’s literature.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach.

The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is part of the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.