Youth Programs Library Assistant - Part-Time, Flexible

Bergen County Cooperative Library System; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaneck Public Library is seeking a friendly, tech-savvy Library Assistant to join the Youth Services Department. You will assist children, teens, and caregivers, help with programs, and create welcoming library experiences.

This part-time, hourly role supports activities, graphics, and outreach, with day, evening, and weekend shifts as needed. A passion for youth literature and community connections is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, leading, and evaluating children’s or teen programs.
• Familiarity with children’s and young adult literature.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Strong creative skills, including the ability to design engaging graphics, displays, and content to support programs and services.
• Proficiency with social media and internet research; Canva/Google Workspace experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist children, teens, and caregivers at the busy Youth Services and Teen Desks, serving patrons ages 0–19 and their families.
• Offer friendly reference/readers’ advisory help and general assistance.
• Assist with shelving, restocking displays, and maintaining the overall appearance of the Children’s and Teen library areas.
• Collaborate on the planning, preparation, and execution of programs for children and teens, with opportunities to assist with or lead programs depending on experience and interest.
• Create graphics, flyers, and digital content for display, social media and the website to promote programs and services.
• Support outreach projects and events.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department supervisor or director.

Skills

Program planning

Graphic design

Social media

Google Workspace

Canva

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Polaris Leap

BCCLS catalog

Google Workspace

Job description

Teaneck Public Library is seeking a friendly, tech-savvy Library Assistant to join the Youth Services Department. You will assist children, teens, and caregivers, help with programs, and create welcoming library experiences.

This part-time, hourly role supports activities, graphics, and outreach, with day, evening, and weekend shifts as needed. A passion for youth literature and community connections is essential.