What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children’s Assistant position at Spartanburg County Public Libraries?
POSTING DATE: July 21, 2026
JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: September 1, 2025
SALARY: $1,440 per month. (Includes some benefits.)
HOURS: 25 hours per week
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: September 1, 2025
SALARY: $1,440 per month. (Includes some benefits.)
HOURS: 25 hours per week
Monday thru Thursday 5:00-8:15 PM Saturday or Sunday (4 hours) Flexible weekend hours
(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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for maintaining an attractivechildren’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 assistingpatrons of all ages with informationand reader’s advisoryrequests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
- Completesregular training related to children’s services andotherlibrary work
- Remains aware of safety and securityat all times
- Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experiencewith 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, withthe 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 skillsand 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.
151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306-3241, (864)596-3507, www.spartanburglibraries.org
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Salary : $1,440