KidSpace Associate

Do you have a passion for bringing the library to life for our youngest customers? We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptive individual to provide reference services, support for Storytimes, and plan and present preschool programs for our KidSpace Department. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early literacy and eager to engage children ages 0-8th grade and their caregivers. As a KidSpace Library Associate, you will connect families to literacy resources, foster a love for reading, and build community connections. Experience, creativity, and flexibility are necessary for fulfilling the library’s mission of meeting the evolving needs of a vibrant community. The ideal candidate will bring proficiency with technology, exceptional customer service and reader's advisory skills, comfort in a fast-paced environment, and—above all—a heartfelt enthusiasm for working with children of all ages.

In this role you will:

• Assist, plan, and present preschool programs and events.

• Coordinate special projects like the Welcome Baby program, Preschool Information Fair, and large-scale early literacy events. 

• Provide reader's advisory and reference assistance to children and their caregivers.

• Work closely with the Early Literacy Team to support daily activities and special projects.

You will need to be:

• Collaborative and able to build effective working relationships across all levels.

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and embraces challenges with a constructive attitude.

• Adaptable to changing routines and excited to take on new tasks.

• Experienced in providing excellent customer service.

• Experienced in planning and presenting storytimes for small and large groups, or willing and eager to develop these skills.

• Familiar with children’s literature, current trends, and resources to support diverse library users.

• A motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills. 

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience working with children.
• Excellent presentation skills for groups of all sizes and ages.
• Early literacy experience desirable. 
• Public library experience desirable.
• Spanish language skills desired, but not mandatory. 

How to Apply

Your skills and experience are important to us. Take the leap and apply, you just might be the person we are looking for! Please review the full job description and click here to download the Employment Application and save as a pdf file. Submit the Application, a cover letter, and resume to → [email protected].

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Application Contact

Human Resources

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Apply To

The Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120

http://www.gailborden.info