Children's Program Specialist

This part-time Children's Program Specialist is approximately 15-18 hrs. per week based at the Asbury branch.

• In coordination with the Children’s Librarian, plan, promote and present children’s programs, primarily pre-school story times, utilizing books, stories, and activities, at each DCLD branch.
• Assist with the summer reading program, e.g. registration, helping with materials preparation/collation, etc.
• Assist with other library programs as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or closely-related field, or unrelated field with early childhood experience preferred; early childhood certificate/diploma from a two-year college acceptable. Experience requirements may be reduced for internal candidates.

General Requirements:

• Experience and interest in working with pre-school-aged children.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and early childhood development.
• Possession of a valid drivers’ license and ability to travel to multiple locations as needed. Access to a personal vehicle may sometimes be necessary.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.

Physical Requirements:

The following are required with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient vision, which permits the employee to prepare and read a wide variety of materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment.
• Sufficient personal mobility, which permits the employee to complete various activities such as lifting up to 35 lbs., bending, kneeling, carrying, walking.