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Early Literacy Specialist

Arapahoe Library District

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$15.05 to $18.78 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Englewood, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The Arapahoe Library District is looking for a part-time Early Literacy Specialist to join our progressive library system. We are looking for someone with at least two years’ experience conducting quality storytimes, fluency in Spanish preferred, who has knowledge of early childhood learning, literacy and Every Child Ready to Read philosophies. Are you passionate about the library? Please read the complete job description, and if these are experiences and qualifications you have, then we want to hear from you.

Location: District-wide resource

Reports to: Supervisor, Early Literacy

Supervises: 0

Position: Full-time and part-time, non-exempt

Hiring Range: $15.05-$18.78 per hour

Role: Assists patrons in the children’s area of the library, delivers/performs storytimes and supports district’s early literacy initiatives and programs.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

50% PATRON ASSISTANCE & MATERIAL PROCESSING

  • Responsible for duties necessary to support early literacy efforts in the branch libraries:

o   Greets patrons and provides proactive assistance

o   Assists with delivery of district initiated early childhood programs and services

o   Helps promote and maintain age-appropriate children’s spaces

o   Assists patrons with library account maintenance (check out, placing holds, fines)

o   Helps patrons with general reference, tech assistance and advisory

o   Provides handoff to various other specialists when appropriate

o   Merchandises

o   Promotes library services, programs and offerings

o   Processes materials, shelves, handle holds

40% PROGRAM DELIVERY

  • Prepare and deliver storytime in an engaging manner according to district’s Storytime Competencies.
  • Integrate an understanding of the new Every Child Ready to Read early literacy skills and practices, and demonstrates strong personal connections with children and caregivers.
  • Develop and maintain meaningful, productive relationships with families.

10% STORYTIME PREPARATION AND TRAINING

  • Collaborate and communicate for ongoing professional development; storytime rehearsal in order to be familiar with the material and attend storytime meetings.

Expectations:

  1. CUSTOMER RELATIONS – Outstanding and personalized internal and external customer service.
  2. PATRON ASSISTANCE & MATERIAL PROCESSING – Effective patron assistance and material handling.
  3. PROGRAM DELIVERY - Effective delivery of storytimes and specialized early literacy programs.
  4. STORYTIME PREPARATION AND TRAINING – Effective preparation and training for delivery of world-class programs.

 

Qualifications:

Two to five years experience in conducting quality storytimes, similar or related experience preferred.

Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Fluency in Spanish, preferred.

Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, required.

Ability to work in multiple facilities and have a flexible work schedule. The bulk of time for this position will be spent in public library service areas throughout the district.

Knowledge of informational databases, preferred.

Intermediate technology skills for Windows, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Outlook, required.

Intermediate skills in Sierra, preferred.

Ability to be mobile 100% of the time. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and push a loaded wheeled book truck weighing up to 100 pounds, and ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted regularly and up to 50 pounds assisted occasionally required.

Ability to focus on the customer, show integrity, be inclusive, enjoy learning and have fun.

Ability to exercise confidence and excitement in the vast technological and online resources the Library District has available.

Intermediate reader’s advisory experience or knowledge of board books, picture books to junior level, preferred.

Ability to conduct effective storytimes in front of varying groups and demographics.

Knowledge of early childhood learning, literacy and Every Child Ready to Read philosophies.

Experience with Family Place Library philosophy, preferred.

Passionate about the mission of public libraries.

Comfortable with the principles of intellectual freedom.

Ability to adhere to ALD’s core competencies including dedication to providing outstanding customer service, professionalism, communication, adaptability, and accountability.

Committed to provide outstanding and personalized customer service to patrons, coworkers and customers.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, and gain their trust and respect.
  • Respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways.
  • Ability to hold themselves responsible in all work assignments and interactions.
  • Take personal ownership in the organizations success.
  • Ability to clearly convey and receive information and ideas through a variety of formats and communicate to others in a manner that engages the listener.

 

 

The Community

Established in 1966, the Arapahoe Library District serves more than 200,000 residents living in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County and other major suburban counties make up the greater metropolitan area surrounding Denver, Colorado. The Arapahoe Library District operates eight branch libraries, including mobile library services, and a library at the County Detention Center, funded by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. A seven-member Board of Trustees sets the library budget and determines policy.

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Posted Jul 21, 2014