Middle School Librarian
Elmhurst IL
On-site
Elmhurst, United States
Middle School Librarian
Elmhurst Public Library enriches life in Elmhurst for all by providing opportunities to connect, create and explore. EPL’s culture aims to ensure staff feel welcomed, valued, and inspired by recognizing that everyone has unique interests, talents, skills and abilities. We offer development and professional learning opportunities.
A Typical Day Might Involve:
Elmhurst Public Library enriches life in Elmhurst for all by providing opportunities to connect, create and explore. EPL’s culture aims to ensure staff feel welcomed, valued, and inspired by recognizing that everyone has unique interests, talents, skills and abilities. We offer development and professional learning opportunities.
A Typical Day Might Involve:
- Designing and implementing school services for grades 6-8 including classroom visits and material requests
- Planning middle school programming including holding makerspace classes
- Facilitating engagement in the dedicated middle school space
- Coordinating the middle school volunteer program
- Networking with local middle school community organizations to develop outreach services
- Staffing the Kids help desk and working occasional shifts in the makerspace
- Keeping the library collection fresh and engaging by ordering new materials, retiring old ones, and creating booklists and displays
- Planning and presenting story times and children’s programming as needed
We Are Looking for Candidates with:
- Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent work experience
- Minimum three years of experience working with middle schoolers
- Strong public service skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Flexible and adaptable in using various software platforms
Hourly Rate & Schedule
- Salary Range: Starting at $52,364
- Weekly Hours: 37.5, Full-time
- Schedule: Mon 12:30-9 p.m., Tues – Fri 8:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Weekend rotation (Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sun 1-5 p.m.) 1 out of 5 weekends and Fri night rotation (12:30-9 p.m.) 1 out of 5 Fridays
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Plan (IMRF), 457 Plan Options
- Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program
Become part of a creative, artistic and fun team!
Equal Opportunity Employer