Town of Greenwich, CT
Library Program Aide (Part-time up to 15 hours/week)
Town of Greenwich, CT, Greenwich, Connecticut, us, 06830
Salary:
$19.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Location :
Greenwich, CT
Job Type:
Part Time Non Represented
Job Number:
24-25-00038
Department:
PERROT LIBRARY
Opening Date:
07/26/2024
Closing Date:
8/9/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Facilitates children's library programs and assists in other areas of the children's department.
This position is located at the Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.Qualifications
Graduation from high school supplemented by two years of college plus one year of related work experience involving working with groups of children.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of children's literature.
General clerical ability and knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and harmoniously with staff and patrons.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and positively with groups of children, teaching staff, parents and members of the general public.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Library Manager, plans and implements an age appropriate library program incorporating the use of well-chosen children's literature, traditional storytelling, music and other media; interacts effectively and with positive energy and enthusiasm in all transactions with children.
Assists the Head of Youth Services in educating and advising parents both in areas of literature selection and in specific programs modeling and encouraging family literacy.
Assists young people in locating library materials which respond to their needs as readers, students and consumers of information; works with parents and caregivers of children.
Interprets library rules and procedures in a friendly manner appropriate to the sensitivities, safety and rights of children.
Performs routine circulation desk duties and collection maintenance tasks.
Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Candidates hired into unrepresented positions are not eligible for benefit coverage.
01
Please identify your highest level of education:
High SchoolSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNone of the above
02
How many years of related work experience do you possess that involves working with groups of children?
Less than 1 yearMore than 1 year
03
Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
Required Question
$19.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Location :
Greenwich, CT
Job Type:
Part Time Non Represented
Job Number:
24-25-00038
Department:
PERROT LIBRARY
Opening Date:
07/26/2024
Closing Date:
8/9/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Facilitates children's library programs and assists in other areas of the children's department.
This position is located at the Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.Qualifications
Graduation from high school supplemented by two years of college plus one year of related work experience involving working with groups of children.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of children's literature.
General clerical ability and knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and harmoniously with staff and patrons.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and positively with groups of children, teaching staff, parents and members of the general public.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Library Manager, plans and implements an age appropriate library program incorporating the use of well-chosen children's literature, traditional storytelling, music and other media; interacts effectively and with positive energy and enthusiasm in all transactions with children.
Assists the Head of Youth Services in educating and advising parents both in areas of literature selection and in specific programs modeling and encouraging family literacy.
Assists young people in locating library materials which respond to their needs as readers, students and consumers of information; works with parents and caregivers of children.
Interprets library rules and procedures in a friendly manner appropriate to the sensitivities, safety and rights of children.
Performs routine circulation desk duties and collection maintenance tasks.
Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Candidates hired into unrepresented positions are not eligible for benefit coverage.
01
Please identify your highest level of education:
High SchoolSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNone of the above
02
How many years of related work experience do you possess that involves working with groups of children?
Less than 1 yearMore than 1 year
03
Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
Required Question