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Early Learning Coordinator, Sno-Isle Libraries, Marysville Service Center, Marysville, WA

Posted December 15, 2014

Job 8115 – Closes 12/28/2014

Starting Pay: $4,919.20 – $6,763.47 Monthly (40 hrs/wk) Marysville Service Center, WA

The Early Learning Coordinator manages a comprehensive program of early learning services for children, parents and caregivers including the development of programs and web content. Support the Library’s strategic focus on early literacy and the community library staff to provide services developing early learning skills, school-age readers, and life-long learners.

This position is based at the Marysville Service Center and may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule changes depending on library needs.

Essential Functions:

  1. Manage the early learning services for children and their caregivers; develops goals and strategies to meet the needs of juvenile populations in diverse areas served by the Library District.
  2. Implement programs and services in support of early learning and childhood literacy; coordinate publicity for outside performers and presenters.
  3. Coordinate and assist staff in their development of skills to carry out effective early learning and literacy services.
  4. Create and present a variety of early learning programs for youth, parents, caregivers, educators and other community organizations.
  5. Provide content management for appropriate sections of the library web site.
  6. Monitor the availability of library technology responsive to the interests and needs of children, and implement as effective.
  7. Assure the fiscal soundness of the operation of Youth Services unit and special projects and grants; monitor and report expenditures compared to budget and initiate needed corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Represent the library at various public groups, work collaboratively with community groups and agencies, and build and maintain positive community partnerships.
  2. Prepare correspondences and reports.
  3. Train new staff as needed.
  4. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned.
  5. Assist with special projects as required.
  6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Thorough knowledge of established practices and procedures for an integrated library system (ILS).
  2. Knowledge of child development and principles of early learning and literacy and their application to children’s program development and presentation.
  3. Knowledge of library resources, programs and services in a public library.
  4. Strong customer service and communication skills.
  5. Strong organization and attention to detail.
  6. Ability to work independently and to set priorities.
  7. Ability to work cooperatively and have favorable relations with the public and co-workers.
  8. Ability to make presentations to a variety of public groups.
  9. Ability to operate relevant computer systems including hardware and software, such as Microsoft Word, electronic databases, e-mail, and internet navigation in addition to other office equipment and security systems.
  10. Washington State Librarian certificate required.
  11. Valid driver’s license from the State of Washington required.

Education and Experience:

  1. Master’s degree in library science or a related field from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university required.
  2. Three to five years related professional librarian experience required or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
  3. One year of supervisory experience is preferred but not required for this position.

Apply online at www.sno-isle.org/employment. (Paper applications are no longer being accepted.) Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete applications may disqualify you. Resumes and letters of interest may be attached at your option, but will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed Sno-Isle application. Questions may be directed to Human Resources at:

Sno-Isle Libraries, Human Resources
Marysville Service Center 
7312 35th Avenue NE, Marysville WA 98271-7417 
Website: http://www.sno-isle.org/employment 
Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711
Fax (360) 651-7151
Job Line (360) 651-7040
TTY 1 (800) 647-3753

Applications will be screened and applicants who best match the needs of posted positions will be contacted by phone if selected for an interview. The hiring process can take a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks. Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department (360) 651-7000.

All offers of employment are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of applicant’s identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. Offers of employment are also conditioned on Sno-Isle’s receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and a criminal background check, when required.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Sno-Isle Libraries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, or the use of any trained guide or service dog by a disabled person. Persons who speak a language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply.

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