Children's Program Coordinator

DESCRIPTION:
Employees in this position coordinate and deliver children’s programming services (preschool through Grade 8/9) at city public library branches under the supervision of the Branch Manager and with the assistance of other branch library staff. They also assist in the delivery of public library services from a city public library branch. They assist with, recommend and implement current information technology strategies in all aspects of their work. Further, they provide reference services, operate the circulation desk and support overall library services. They report to the Branch Manager or designate. They use the full range of equipment available in the branch as well as effectively search the library’s electronic information sources. They provide a leadership role in the branch and assist in the orientation and training of branch staff. They interact with the public, make independent judgments and display initiative. They work, in cooperation with the Adults’ Program Coordinator, in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Branch Manager.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

- Develop a children’s programming strategy for the branch that meets the needs of the community.
- Coordinate and deliver children’s programming and related services.
- Coordinate and deliver technology based programming.
- Coordinate the Summer Reading Club at the branch library.
- Assist children, and the public generally, in using the library and its services.
- Assist children, and the public generally, in the use of computerized information resources.
- Coordinate liaison with schools and conduct school visits.
- Coordinate the delivery of literacy services with a focus on family literacy in cooperation with the Adults’ Program Coordinator
- Assist in building community relationships in the promotion of the library’s services for children.
- Circulate library materials, register library patrons and resolve conflicts with patrons.
- Assist in supervising the branch in the absence of the Branch Manager
- Train branch personnel in their designated tasks.
- Receive incoming money, issue receipts and assist in the handling of branch finances.
- Ensure health, safety and cleanliness of the children’s programming environment and resources.
- Assume the duties of the Adults’ Program Coordinator on a temporary basis as required.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent;
- Experience working with pre-school and elementary school aged children in a learning environment;
- Ability to design, promote and deliver creative and effective children’s programs;
- Active reader of children’s materials;
- Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm;
- Superior interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills;
- Superior oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to learn through independent initiative;
- Ability to effectively train staff;
- Ability to operate office and computer equipment;
- Competent in the use and operation of multiple information technology devices;
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others;
- Ability to display judgment and tact in working with staff and the public;
- Possession of a valid driver license and the ability and willingness to drive as required;
- Physical fitness allowing the lifting and moving of boxes of library materials (up to 20 kg);
- Willingness to work varied hours (i.e. mornings, evenings and weekends) as may be required.
- Library experience an asset.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.85 per hour

Work Location: One location