Youth Services Reading Specialist

Montclair is a wonderful town that loves its library. In the last year, visits and program participation have doubled and circulation has increased 50 percent.

We are looking for a Youth Services Reading Specialist to assist youth ages 0-17 to develop and improve their literacy skills by providing programming, outreach, collection development, readers advisory and reference services to youth who struggle with reading and writing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Apply educational best practices based on the Science of Reading used by Montclair Public Schools and the most current New Jersey State Curriculum standards
  
• Coordinate in collaboration with the Head of Youth Services, with Montclair schools and daycare centers to develop and present recurring outreach visits
  
• Design and present interactive literacy programs for youth, such as story times and book clubs, and present informational literacy sessions for parents and guardians
  
• Provide guidance to youth and teen services librarians in developing inclusive collections and resources.
  
• Develop diverse readers advisory tools such as booklists with an emphasis on early education.
  
• Provide reference services to youth and their parents/guardians
  
• Represent the library through email and in person meetings with community partners to promote literacy.
  
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possession of good customer service skills, such as exhibiting warm, welcoming behaviors and practices 
  
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information both in written and oral form
  
• Time management skills to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadline
• A high level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and a diverse and varied clientele

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education with a concentration in reading.
  
• A Reading Specialist Certificate (ELA)
  
• Recent experience teaching reading, especially the Science of Reading
  
• Familiarity with the current New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts
  
• Bilingualism in English and Spanish is preferred
  
  

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic team, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with each qualification in the job description, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for this role.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

• Anticipated regular schedule is Monday-Friday 9-5. Flexibility for mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Drivers license and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to drive the library e-tuk preferred
  

SALARY

• $57,945

APPLICATION

• Upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references
• Applications will be considered immediately and accepted until the position is filled. Anticipated start date in August

Montclair Public Library is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and actively recruits persons from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds to enhance service to its diverse community. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veterans status or disabled veterans status. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.