To be considered for this position, please apply directly to our website. (spartanburglibraries.org) applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Children’s Services, Headquarters
DATE AVAILABLE: August 1st, 2026
SALARY: $2,305 per month. (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40hrs per week
Week A & B: Monday & Tuesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday 11:15am-8:15pm, Thursday& Friday 9:15 am - 6:15pm
Week C: 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
Week D: Sunday 12:15 pm - 5:15 pm, Monday OFF, Tuesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday 11:15am-8:15pm, Thursday & Friday 9:00am-6:15pm
(*_Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)*_
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Must complete pre-employment testing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Plans, promotes and presents creative and innovative programs that meet the needs of families and children, birth through age twelve, including story times, homeschool/STEAM programming, and other special events and summer reading.
· Incorporates The Palmetto Basics and Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5
· Tracks and submits program statistics
· Actively engages the public during community outreach programs in the local area schools, childcare centers, or other public spaces or special 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, and book reviews
· Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information and reader’s advisory requests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
· Completes regular training related to children’s services and other library work
· Remains aware of safety and security at all times
· Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children
· Comfortable and proficient using technology
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, with the 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 skills and attention to detail
· Ability to 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
· SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
· Driver’s license 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 part of 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,305.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
