The Whippanong Library in Whippany has an immediate opening for a Storyteller.  The Storyteller will keep young children engaged and returning.  The candidate must have experience working with young children, organizing children’s STEM and non-STEM programs, and working in a library or similar setting.   

While virtual for the foreseeable future there is only one weekly storytime session. The Storyteller organizes and performs the storytimes, creating a positive library experience via stories, song, movement, and light crafts.  When the Library is able to have onsite storytimes there will be three age-appropriate storytime sessions, newborns through pre-K.

Responsibilities are, but not limited to: 

- Organize, arrange, and lead programs for newborn through grade 3.  For up to grade 3 special programs throughout the year, and annual Makers Day.  For Summer Reading Program organize, arrange, and lead STEM (primarily) and non-STEM programs and other activities.   

- Budget oversight for programs and activities for newborn through grade 3

- Lead crafts and other activities for up to grade 3.  Create craft kits

- Be back-up at the Circulation Desk

- Additional duties as assigned

Overall Qualifications/Requirements

- Must be reliable, organized, punctual, creative, patient, technically savvy, professional, pleasant demeanor, able to work independently and as part of a team, is comfortable with technology, and flexible and reliable regarding responsibilities and schedule. Must be experienced with Zoom hosting and taping and posting on YouTube.  Be able to bend, kneel, and stretch

Hours

Work shifts are Monday evening 5-8, Tuesday morning 9:30-12, one additional morning or afternoon for storytime or program prep or leading a program.  Approximately 9 hours/week.  Potentially other shifts as assigned or as needed by Library.

How to Apply

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Forwarded by:

 

Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

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609-278-2640 ext. 116

609-278-2650 – fax