- Plan, deliver and evaluate children's programs and events – for the branch, district, and/or region. Children's programming includes performance based elements such as puppetry, music and storytelling.
- Facilitate diverse social, recreational and learning experiences for children
- Work to actively engage children in the library in formal and informal ways
- Build relationships and maintain community partnerships
- Participate in hiring public service staff
- Train and support staff in children's programming
- Assist with the supervision of volunteers
- Provide guidance to Services Advisors and other staff in the area of specialization
- Act as a resource in the area of children's programming and service approaches
- Support regional projects and initiatives and participate on regional teams
- Act as Person in Charge in library branch(es)
- Provide customer service
- Display, promote, and perform work duties in a positive and safe way and displays safety awareness at all times.
- Support and show leadership by working to health and safety standards, follow health and safety policies and procedures and encourage colleagues to work to the same standards by reporting incidents, hazardous conditions and improvement possibilities.
- Coordinate with incumbent specialist to provide seamless service. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
- Bachelor's Degree & two (2) years of related experience OR
- Two (2) years of Post-Secondary & four (4) years of related experience OR
- Completion of Grade Twelve (12) or equivalent & six (6) years of related experience Specific Knowledge & Technical Experience:
- Read and write English
- Excellent communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Customer service skills
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and training
- Experience in program planning, delivery and evaluation for children
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of literature, media and resources of interest to children
- Knowledge of best practices in Information and Readers' Advisory services or Information and Referral services
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Basic computer knowledge and skills including:Functions of a web browser Microsoft office applications Social media applications
- Intermediate technology skills:Willingness to learn and experiment with additional tools and technologiesWillingness to support others in learning technical skills and concepts Assets:
- Knowledge of related groups, organizations and services.
- Fluency in a second language
- Facilitation skills TRAVEL
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Children's Specialist - Dartmouth, Canada - Halifax Public Libraries
Description
Halifax Public Libraries invites INTERNAL applications for the part-time, term position of Children's Specialist located at Woodlawn Public Library. This is the result of a job share.This is a unionized position. Preference will be given to internal applicants from the NSUPE Local 14 bargaining unit.
Halifax Public Libraries is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We encourage all qualified persons to apply and self-identify. We will accommodate applicants' needs under the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will confidentially address your needs.
A RESOURCE FOR ALL
ABOUT THE BRANCH
Woodlawn Public Library is a large suburban branch that offers a wide variety of diverse programs and services to the customers of all ages. It is located next to many retail outlets, and also a lake trail, so is in the hub of the community. A former movie theatre, it features high ceilings and one remaining program room that is still a popular spot for movies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Children's Specialist, you will:
Education and Experience:
Required:
The position requires occasional travel between our various library branches and community sites within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
