POSITION: Early Childhood Specialist - Part-time (24 hours per week). Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Extensive programming for children ages birth to five, parents and caregivers; outreach activities; some reference and readers’ advisory; some collection development. See: http://www.wblib.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in child development or Bachelor’s degree in education with emphasis on early childhood; 1-2 years of experience working with children ages birth to five years old, preferably in an educational or library setting; experience and expertise in programming, especially for parents, caregivers and children from birth to five; strong interpersonal skills.

BEGINNING HOURLY RATE: $24.40 to $27.46 depending on qualifications.

BENEFITS: Deferred compensation plan, additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; Employee Assistance Plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references to be submitted online at http://www.wblib.org/aboutus/employment.php.