Library Assistant- Chester County Library

is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requisition# 04373 Title Library Assistant- PT Department Chester County Library Location 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341 The Chester County Library, Exton, PA has an opening for a part-time Library Assistant in the Youth Services Department. This part-time position is responsible for assisting children and teens and their families in a high-volume, fast paced District Center Library. The staff member assuming this position is responsible for planning and presenting developmentally appropriate, standards-based literacy programs for preschoolers and providing reference and readers' advisory for children and their families. The Library Assistant is also responsible for keeping the children's and young adult areas attractive and orderly (including shelving), and assisting, as needed, with programs for children of all ages. This position requires a high school diploma, with a BS in early childhood education, elementary education, or children's literature preferred. Candidates have knowledge of and enthusiasm for children's and young adult literature, knowledge of child development, and experience planning and presenting programs. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, enthusiasm, flexibility, energy, and a genuine enjoyment of work with library customers of all ages, especially children. Library experience and experience working directly with children is preferred. All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Position Type:

Part-Time Salary:

$16.78 per hour

Shift:

Hours will vary including nights and weekends

Weekly Hours:

10

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until position is filled To apply go to www.chesco.org and click on Employment.