Children’s Assistant

Posting Date

March 2, 2026

Children’s Assistant, Grade 17

Headquarters Library

May 1, 2026

$2,305 per month (Includes generous benefits package)

40 hours per week

Week A:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am-6pm;
Wednesday 11am-8pm;
Saturday 10am-5pm

Week B:
Sunday 12-5pm;
Tuesday & Thursday 9am-6pm;
Wednesday 11am-8pm;
Friday 9am-6pm;
Weeks C& D:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am-6pm;
Wednesday 11am-8pm;
Friday 9am-6pm

Note:

Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times

Bachelor’s degree and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Must pass pre-employment testing.

• Plans, promotes, and presentscreative and innovativeprogramsthat meet the needs of families and children,birth through age twelve,including story times, homeschool programs, and other special events and summer reading activities
• Incorporates The Palmetto Basics andEvery
  
  Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5
• Tracks and submits program statistics
• Actively engages the public duringcommunity outreachprogramsin the local area schools,childcarecenters,orother public spaces orspecial events
• Responsible for maintaining an attractivechildren’s area in the library including collections, displays, signage and bulletin boards
• Participates in department meetings, assigned committee meetings, online discussions, and book reviews
• Provides superior customer service when assistingpatrons of all ages with information and reader’s advisoryrequests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
• Completesregular training related to children’s services andotherlibrary work
• Remains aware of safety and securityat all times
• Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children
• Comfortable and proficient using technology
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, withthe ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skillsand attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to take initiative
  
  Experience working with children from birth through age 12 with strong knowledge of children’s literature
• SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach

Spartanburg County Public Libraries