Do you dream about creating meaningful moments and whimsical experiences at the library? Are you equally comfortable leading a boisterous outdoor adventure or building imaginative creatures in the snow, as you are sharing beloved stories indoors? Can you picture yourself discovering the perfect book for an eager second grader who has read absolutely everything or a non-fiction book on the wonders of recycling for a curious toddler?
The Bucks County Free Library is looking for a dynamic and versatile Children’s Services Librarian to serve our Yardley-Makefield community. If you are someone who enjoys an active schedule engaging with children and their families, pitching in alongside other library staff at the service desk and on the public floor, we would love to hear from you.
In this position you will lead and deliver children’s services activities at the Yardley-Makefield branch. You will maintain existing popular programs, including story time, Badge Squad, and Let’s Play School. You will work with colleagues and individually to produce a slate of high-interest, engaging programs for young children. In teen services, you will maintain a thriving volunteer program and develop captivating programs that cater to teen interests. This position will also conduct outreach visits and routinely schedule virtual library card drives.
This is a non-exempt bargaining unit position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a master’s degree. Degree required: Library/Information Studies or Education.
- One year of related experience
- Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites
- Applicant must provide on date of hire the following three required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance; and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
Schedule: Full-time 37.5 hr. variable schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Starting Wages: $28.73 probationary rate; $29.59 regular rate
Benefits: Medical and dental for self with premium copay. Vacation, sick, and personal leave and eleven paid holidays. 403b plan with a 5% match after one year. Life insurance equal to annual pay. Health advocate and employee assistance program. (Benefits subject to change at any time.)
To Apply: Links to job description and job application are below. You will also upload a cover letter and résumé, and complete a supplemental questionnaire and pre-employment testing. Pre-employment testing consists of five tests: cognitive aptitude, customer service, Word 2016, Excel 2016, and computer and Internet knowledge test (about 58 minutes for all five).
