Part-Time Read-to-Win Specialist

City-of-Deniso; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Denison seeks a Part-Time Read-to-Win Specialist to promote early literacy in preschool children across the library, preschools, and community settings.

You will deliver engaging literacy programs, track attendance, assist in book selection, and coordinate with the Youth Services team to plan events. This grant-funded role requires evening/weekend availability and is on-site in Denison, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Experience working with young children in school or library settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and conduct Read to Win sessions in schools, preschools, and libraries.
• Communicate enrollment and attendance statistics in a timely manner.
• Familiarize with current curriculum and resources to provide engaging programs for infants–preschoolers.
• Staff the children's desk; assist patrons; shelve books; maintain orderly environment.
• Attend trainings, conferences, or webinars as needed.
• Plan with Youth Services staff to develop in-house programs and events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Read aloud with expression

Child development awareness

Plan activities

Time management

Team collaboration

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Part‑Time Read-to-Win Specialist is a highly visible and responsible position focused on promoting early literacy skills in preschool children. The position involves developing and maintaining positive relationships with educators and administrators in schools and preschools in the community. Duties include delivering age‑appropriate, early literacy programs to children in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment in the library, preschools, and childcare facilities; keeping accurate records of numbers related to these programs; assisting in selection and ordering of Read to Win books and materials; and working collaboratively with children’s team to plan in‑house programs and events.

This position is totally funded by grants. In the event adequate funding is not received, this position may be terminated until such time as funds are received.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Plan, create, and conduct Read to Win sessions in the schools, preschools, and library, as scheduled by the Youth Services Librarian.
2. Communicate enrollment and attendance statistics to the Youth Library Assistant in a timely manner.
3. Familiarize oneself with the current curriculum and resource materials to provide engaging educational, literacy‑rich programs to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
4. Staff the desk in children’s department, as needed: provide patron advisory and support, shelve books, and maintain orderly environment.
5. Attend training, as needed. This may include annual conferences, day training, and/or webinars.
6. Participate in planning sessions with other Specialists and Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
2. Ability to effectively read and understand information in written form, as well as ability to read aloud with expression to children.
3. Considerable knowledge of the needs and abilities of children and the available library services.
4. Ability to develop and implement plans for activities and programs for children in preschools and the library.
5. Sound judgment: ability to make timely decisions in the best interest of children.
6. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, officials of other agencies, and the public.
7. Ability to control children, establish their trust, and promote good reading habits.
8. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
9. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
10. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
11. Time management skills: set priorities and meet assigned deadlines.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED required. College degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Windows, and Internet navigation.
• Previous experience working with young children in school or library settings.

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Employee Services.

• Long periods of sitting, with intermittent periods of standing and walking
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Constant talking, hearing, concentrating, judgment and writing ability
• Availability to work weekends and odd hours when needed.
• Sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, climbing stairs and stooping.
• Talking and hearing; using the telephone.
• Typing, writing, and filing.
• Mobility: travel to meetings and programs outside the library.