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Ready to Read Early Literacy Specialist

Toledo Lucas County Public Library -
Toledo, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.27 - $45.80 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Ready to Read Early Literacy Specialist

Status: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)

Salary Range: $55,129.23 - $89,319.56

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Youth Services Coordinator, serves as a professional librarian and performs related tasks in delivering and promoting resources focused on early literacy outreach to parents, caregivers, and educators. Delivers training on early literacy topics to library staff. Supports related library initiatives such as Play & Learn.

The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to TLCPL’s mission and values, including being welcoming, innovative, objective, accountable, and collaborative.

Primary Responsibilities

Meets families of young children (birth-preschool) outside of the Library to provide early literacy training and resources.
Delivers training to adults based on Every Child Ready to Read, 2nd edition.
Provides Ohio-approved training to early childhood teachers.
Serves as a liaison between early childhood centers and the Library.
Conducts surveys of previous early literacy trainings to verify message accuracy.
Keeps statistics for early literacy outreach.
Collects and analyzes program data.
Provides training to all staff about customer service to young children and their grown-ups.
Performs assignments in the areas of public services as required, to meet the needs of the agency and the system. Work cooperatively as a team member with coworkers.
Provides training to children’s librarians about early literacy best practices.
Leads work groups dedicated to early literacy topics.
Presents at professional conferences.
Research early literacy best practices and emerging data.
Selects, maintains, and assembles giveaway materials as needed.
Familiar with early literacy technology and able to assist caregivers and staff in accessing and evaluating technology.
Builds community partnerships that further the Library’s mission of reaching all Lucas County residents and providing a clear, concise message about early literacy and the Library’s role in helping families.
Plans and coordinates community-wide early literacy events.
Assesses and writes communications with an early literacy message, both in the Ready to Read program and systemwide.
Promotes and supports valuable early childhood play opportunities throughout the system, both in Activities to Go kits and Play and Learn.
Engages in various media appearances, both related to Ready to Read and the Library as a whole.
Actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Promotes a culture where all staff and customers belong.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience teaching adults.
Knowledge of KRA data and how it is used by schools in our area.
Knowledge of Every Child Read to Read, 2nd edition.
Knowledge of teacher expectations for children entering kindergarten.
Ability to work with adults from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Knowledgeable about poverty and respect for individual family culture values.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and enthusiastic in providing warm and energetic programming to adults.
Experience in creating a supportive and welcoming environment for families both inside the Library and while at outreach events.
Knowledge of brain development, growth through play, and growth through interactions with trusted adults.

Training/Experience/Education

MLS from an ALA–accredited library school plus two years of Librarian experience. (Preferred) Consideration is given to candidates with equivalent years of related education and/or experience.
BA/BS degree in any field plus four years of Librarian experience OR BA/BS degree in early childhood education, child development, community engagement, or related field. (Required)
Coursework in early childhood education, child development, or reading instruction. (Required)
A minimum of 3 years related work experience. (Required)
A valid driver’s license; must be insured and meet your state’s minimum coverage requirements for auto insurance.
Must meet insurance eligibility requirements of the Library’s insurance carrier under the Library’s Moto Vehicle Use Policy.
May be required to drive library or non-library-owned personal vehicles on a regular basis on behalf of the library’s business.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Frequent offsite travel required within the county via Library or personal vehicle.
Evening/weekend hours are part of the regular schedule.
Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, and sitting. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, crouching, and lifting, pushing/pulling, and handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

BCI/FBI Criminal Background Record Clearance and MVR history are required.
A drug screen is to be completed before the start date.

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