What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Children’s Services Assistant position at Town of Oxford?
Town of Oxford
Department: Library
Position: Part-Time Children’s Services Assistant
Level: 7 Step: 5-7 Range: $17.98-$19.82 - Based on education and experience
Date: February 4, 2026
Duties/Qualifications:
• Plan and conduct children’s story times.
• Prepare and present programs to school-age children and special interest groups.
• Design and create dynamic promotional materials for programs, as well as advertise.
• Proficient with computers, digital devices, and social media platforms.
• Setup displays related to children’s programming.
• Answer questions regarding children’s materials and programs.
• Act as backup to Circulation Desk as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Complete other assigned duties which support the administration and public services of the
library.
Education:
Equivalent to high school education.
Associate or bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Child Development and/or Children’s Literature is preferred.
Equivalent to high school education.
Associate or bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Child Development and/or Children’s Literature is preferred.
Experience:
At least two or more years of experience in a library setting. A similar setting, such as early
learning or preschool setting, will be considered. Experience with the ILS Evergreen is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Constant light to moderate physical effort required in performing duties.
Constantly required to carry and handle books of all sizes, in small piles and singly, place books on shelves
of varying heights (frequently bending, kneeling, squatting, or reaching to do so). Typing required.
Job Environment:
Work is performed in a typical library environment, which can be very hectic at times.
Errors could result in delay of patron satisfaction and confusion of library materials record keeping.
Independent Action:
Works under the general supervision of Library Director, with specific responsibility
to the Children’s Librarian. Will work both independently and in a team setting.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Will oversee pages when Director, Assistant Director or Children’s Librarian is not present.
Salary : $18 - $20