Children’s Assistant , Headquarters Library

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume. Please be prepared to present a short story time if chosen for an interview. Internal candidates must apply online. Submit a cover letter and updated resume by June 25, 2025
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June 11, 2025

Children’s Assistant, Grade 17

Headquarters Library

August 1, 2025

$1152 per month (Includes some benefits)

20 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. 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 presents creative and innovative programs that 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 and Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0‑5.
• Tracks and submits program statistics.
• Actively engages the public during community outreach programs in the local area schools, childcare centers, or other public spaces or special events.
• Responsible for maintaining an attractive children’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 assisting patrons of all ages within information and reader’s advisory requests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment.
• Completes regular training related to children’s services and other library work.
• Remains aware of safety and security at all times.
• Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree 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, with the 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 skills and 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.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach.

The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug testing is part of the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proudly tobacco free.