Early Literacy Children’s Librarian, Boston Public Library, East Boston Branch, Boston MA

Posted September 13, 2013

The Boston Public Library is accepting applications for an Early Literacy Children’s Librarian I position in the new East Boston Branch opening on November 2, 2013. The successful candidate will participate in services to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting with emphasis on service to children and will perform professional work requiring application of professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and service with a concentration on children.

 

Salary:  $42,000 – $56,638, DOQ. Competitive benefits.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• A master’s degree in library science from an accredited library school. 
• Courses in children’s literature and early literacy and/or work, taken for credit, at an accredited library school. 
• Storytelling, infant brain development, and/or early literacy concept courses and/or experience desirable.

 

Experience

• Knowledge of children’s literature including bibliographic tools and sources pertaining to children’s literature and work.
• Knowledge of the techniques of programming for children.

 

Requirements

1. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
2. Residency – Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire.
3. CORI – Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

 

Complete job description and application available at: www.cityofboston.gov/OHR/careercenter.asp

 

Deadline for application: September 30, 2013