School Outreach Librarian

The Cobleigh Library, in partnership with Kingdom East School District, is hiring a part-time School Outreach Librarian. The average work week is to be 20 hours, Monday through Thursday, to coincide with the Kingdom East Afterschool Program (KEAP.) The position will serve all 7 KESD schools, including Lyndon, Burke, Newark, Miller’s Run, Sutton, Concord, and Lunenberg. Compensation is $18.00/hr and the duration coincides with the KESD spring semester and ends in mid-June, though there is high potential the position will continue to be funded for longer. The goal is to support the students in KEAP by providing enriching library programming, while helping forge a mutually beneficial relationship between the library and the schools.

Responsibilities:

• Creating educational and dynamic after school enrichment programs for students in grades K-4
• Working with school and library leadership to develop programs that both underscore curricula and highlight library resources
• Develop strong familiarity with the resources of the Cobleigh Library and make suggestions for how best to expand those resources to better serve the students and staff at KESD
• Driving the library’s bookmobile

Requirements:

• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license, as well as ready access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to pass a KESD background check
• 2-4 years of library or teaching experience, or equivalent experience
• Integrity and ability to work independently
• Ability to learn and teach a variety of subjects

Duties:

This is an experimental position that has the potential to take on more hours and responsibilities. At the outset, the School Outreach Librarian will be using the Cobleigh Library Bookmobile to reach KESD schools. Enrichment programming will take on many different forms – from crafts and STEM projects to storytimes and tech tutorials. The goal of this position is to help bring library resources – which includes books, films, toys, kits, and e-resources, among others – to the schools and to help expand student access to all that the library offers.

To apply, please drop off a resume, cover letter, and 2 references. Or email to: [email protected]