Children’s Assistant 40 , 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 19, 2026.

POSTING DATE: June 5, 2026

JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17

LOCATION: Headquarters Library

DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2026

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

HOURS: 40 hours per week

WeekA & D: Monday & Tuesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday
11:15am-8:15pm, Thursday& Friday 9:15 am - 6:15pm

WeekB: Monday & Tuesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday
11:15am-8:15pm, Thursday 9:00am-6:15pm, Friday OFF, Saturday 9:45 am 5:15 pm

WeekC: Sunday 12:15 pm - 5:15 pm, Monday OFF, Tuesday8:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday 11:15am-8:15pm, Thursday & Friday 9:0 0am-6:15pm

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Note:

Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked towork other times)

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans,promotes, and presents creative and innovativeprogramsthatmeet the needs of families and children,birth through agetwelve,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
• Tracksand submits program statistics
• Actively engages the public during community outreachprogramsin thelocal area schools,childcare centers,orother public spaces orspecial 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, andbook reviews
• Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages withinformationand reader’s advisory requests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
• Completesregulartraining related to children’s services andotherlibrary work
• Remains aware of safety and security at all times
• Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed

KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

• Bachelor’sdegree or equivalent combination of education and experience with childrenor equivalent combination of education and experience with children
• Comfortableand 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 todetail
• Abilityto 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
• SCPLuses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees maybe required to use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver’slicense 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 a partof 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 proud to be tobacco free.