Elementary School Outreach Librarian

Job Details

MPPL - Mount Prospect IL

$52000.00 - $58000.00 Salary / year

Description

Can you booktalkany genrefor various grades without breaking a sweat Do you enjoy making connections with grade school children and their teachers Do you loveenteringa school like a rock star with everyone knowing your nameIf this sounds like your dream job then our Elementary School Outreach Librarian just might be the job for you!

As the Elementary School OutreachLibrarian you will :

• make connections and develop relationshipswith public and privateschools in Mount Prospect that servekids ingrades 1-5.
• createprograms and presentationsfor grade schoolers in Mount Prospect including book talks STEAMprogramsauthor studies research presentationsfield tripsetc.
• develop and manage services like Teacher Cards and Book Bags with other members of the outreach team for elementary school teachers.
• develop assigned collections to ensure that children and their families feel welcomed and valued.
• coordinatea yearly author visit in collaborationwith in-house programmers.
• provide reference and readersadvisory services at the public desk.

SCHEDULE : Full-time non-exempt. 37.5 hours per week.

Monday Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm

Wednesday 1pm to 9pm

Friday 9am to 5pm; approximately once every 7 weeks 11am to 7pm

Participation in a weekend rotation approximately once every 4 weekends : Saturday 9am to 5pm& Sunday 11am to 5pm

BENEFITS : Medical dental and vision benefits are offered. Part of the total compensation package also includes paid time off benefits (paid holidays vacation time personal days and sick leave) participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan 457 retirement savings plan pet insurance and a commuter transit benefit.

PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Department Head the Elementary School Outreach Librarian facilitates the development coordination implementation and assessment of outreach services to elementary schools within the community. This position builds relationships with the children (1

st

th

grade) school librarians teachers and other school staff located within the elementary schools. The Elementary School Outreach Librarian also creates and evaluates content for programming collection development in addition to providing readers advisory and reference services on the public service desk.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

This position consists of the following essential duties :

Other non-essential duties include programming activity and other departmental administrative tasks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach

Public Service

Collection Development

Other

Qualifications

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school required (or equivalent education and / or work experience). Prior work experience with children and childrens programming and / or outreach desirable.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Knowledge & Ability

Behavioral Skills

Working Conditions

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 52000 - 58000