LTE Intern - Literacy Mentor

Dane County Library Services has two (2) limited term vacancies for a Literacy Mentor Intern position in Madison, WI.

Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply

Under the supervisor of the Dane County Library Director and Dream Bus Librarian, carries out initiatives of Violence Prevention Grant by providing literacy mentorship to Dream Bus participants at Madison Estates, Park Cedar, Kennedy Heights, Meadowlands and Harmony apartments.

Becomes familiar with project curriculum and adapts curriculum as necessary by location. Becomes acquainted with site leadership at the various locations. Attends outreach events for families to build trust and invite participation. Establishes relationships with youth at each location. Fosters a love of reading through reading aloud to youth, empower children to choose books of interest to them, explores various formats, such as graphic novels, poetry or audio books, engage in literacy activities, utilize discussion, writing and drawing to reflect on reading.

Works with individual site junior mentors to support children' s literacy. Tracks participant progress through individual notes. Tracks necessary statistics for grant reporting. Creates written and visual engagement aids for participants.

Must have some post-high school education. Must have experience working with children, especially elementary school ages. Must have experience working with diverse populations.

Must possess v alid driver’s license; must be willing to drive small box truck with training; 12-month commitment; attendance at weekly site stops; must be available evenings and weekends as needed for programs. Also refer to the “Physical and Environmental Work Requirements” section below.

Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.)

Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.