Middle Tyger Children’s Assistant

Location: Middle Tyger Library • Posting date: August 24, 2026 • Available: October 1, 2026

Pay

$2,541 per month (includes generous benefits package)

Schedule

40 hours per week on a rotating 4-week cycle:

• Week A: Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm; Monday off; Tuesday 8:30 am–6:00 pm; Wednesday 11:00 am–8:00 pm; Thursday 9:30 am–7:00 pm; Friday 9:30 am–6:00 pm; Saturday off
• Weeks B & C: Sunday off; Monday 8:30 am–5:00 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am–6:00 pm; Wednesday 11:00 pm–8:00 pm; Thursday 9:30 pm–7:00 pm; Friday 9:30 am–6:00 pm
• Week D: Sunday off; Monday 8:30 am–5:00 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am–6:00 pm; Wednesday 11:00 am–8:00 pm; Thursday 9:30 am–7:00 pm; Friday off; Saturday 8:30 am–5:00 pm

Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes; may be asked to work other times as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and present creative programs for children birth through age 12, including story times, homeschool programs, special events, and summer reading activities
• Incorporate Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0–5
• Prepare deposits and program contracts, request purchase orders, and track program statistics
• Engage the public during community outreach programs at local schools, day cares, or special events
• Maintain an attractive children’s area in the library
• Perform circulation duties: check out, check in, and process new materials
• Participate in Children’s Services Committee meetings, online discussions, and book reviews
• Provide superior customer service assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, reader’s advisory, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
• Attend regular training related to children’s services and other library work
• Support supervisor directives and assume responsibility for the building and staff in the supervisor’s absence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience working with children
• Experience working with children from birth through age 12 and knowledge of children’s literature
• Comfortable and proficient using technology
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Creative, flexible, and organized with good time management and attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment
• Interest in STEM programming and Maker Space equipment
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach
• Employees may be required to use their personal device for multi-factor authentication (MFA)