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Children’s Librarian Burley Public Library Position Summary The Children’s Librarian provides leadership in early literacy services, children’s programming, and elementary outreach for the Burley Public Library. This position ensures high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming for children from birth through elementary school, supports family engagement, and maintains a vibrant and relevant children’s collection. The Children’s Librarian collaborates with the Programs Librarian and other staff to ensure sustainable programming, prevent role overload, and support continuity and growth in children’s, teen, and family services. Essential Responsibilities 1. Early Literacy & Storytime Leadership ● Plan and lead baby through early elementary storytimes. ● Develop age-appropriate early literacy programming grounded in best practices. ● Model early literacy techniques for caregivers. ● Maintain consistent scheduling and seasonal planning for storytime cycles. 2. READY! for Kindergarten Program ● Lead annual planning, implementation, and delivery of READY! for Kindergarten sessions. ● Coordinate materials, registration, and evaluation. ● Maintain communication with community partners and participating families. ● Track participation and program outcomes as appropriate for reporting and grants. 3. Elementary Outreach & Family Engagement ● Lead elementary outreach initiatives including: ---PAGE BREAK--- ○ Family Read Night ○ STEAM Night ○ School and classroom visits ● Serve as primary liaison to elementary schools and family-centered programs. ● Represent the library at elementary school events and literacy initiatives. 4. Children’s Collection Development ● Lead selection, ordering, weeding, and merchandising of children’s materials. ● Maintain balanced, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate collections. ● Create engaging displays that promote circulation and literacy. ● Monitor usage trends and adjust purchasing accordingly. 5. Collaborative Programming Support ● Support Music & Movement Storytime (led by Programs Librarian) as needed. ● Provide support for large-scale themed special events as assigned. ● Participate in rotating Saturday programming responsibilities as scheduled. 6. Community Partnerships ● Maintain and strengthen partnerships with: ○ Cassia County School District ○ READY! for Kindergarten ○ SPARK and other youth-serving organizations ● Collaborate on literacy initiatives that prevent summer learning loss and support kindergarten readiness. 7. Administrative & Operational Duties ● Assist with front desk service as scheduled. ● Participate in staff meetings, strategic planning, and professional development. ● Track program statistics and assist with reporting for grants and annual reports. ● Support a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all families. ---PAGE BREAK--- Qualifications Required: ● High School Graduate or equivalent ● Experience working with children and families. ● Strong public speaking and organizational skills. Preferred: ● Bachelors Degree ● Experience in public library children’s services. ● Grant program implementation or evaluation experience. ● Knowledge of early childhood development and literacy principles. ● Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred). Key Competencies ● Leadership in early literacy ● Program planning and execution ● Relationship building with schools and families ● Collection curation and merchandising ● Collaborative team mindset ● Flexibility and creativity