Storytime & Youth Programs Assistant

Sugar Grove Public Library; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Sugar Grove Public Library District is seeking a creative and reliable Youth Services Assistant to join our highly collaborative team. This role reports to the Youth Services Manager and focuses on delivering storytime and early childhood programming, with occasional school-age programs as needed.

The position includes Sunday rotations and weekday morning shifts. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, customer service experience, and a passion for children’s literature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year of customer service experience; public library experience preferred.
• Experience with children ages 0-11 and caregivers; early childhood experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills a significant plus.
• Ability to deliver engaging storytimes and early childhood programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides front-line reference and reader’s advisory services.
• Plans and presents programs for children 0-11 and their caregivers.
• Participates in selection/collection development for children's materials.
• Creates displays and booklists to promote library materials.
• Participates in regular professional development/continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program development

Verbal and written communication

Children's literature knowledge

Technology proficiency

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Sugar Grove Public Library District is seeking a creative and reliable Youth Services Assistant to join our highly collaborative team. This role reports to the Youth Services Manager and focuses on delivering storytime and early childhood programming, with occasional school-age programs as needed.

The position includes Sunday rotations and weekday morning shifts. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, customer service experience, and a passion for children’s literature.