Description

Analyze, plan, develop, and facilitate the design and delivery of early literacy programming, services and outreach that support families and children from birth to age 5, along with preschools, daycare providers, and community agencies; provide staff and partner training; facilitate outreach activities and programming with staff and outside agencies.

Examples of Duties:
(Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Plan, manage, organize, and deliver programs to educational institutions, governmental partners, and community agencies.
• Facilitate the design and delivery of early literacy-related programming for staff, caregivers, children, and community agencies in Sacramento County and the City of Sacramento.
• Conduct outreach activities for early learning related organizations, including, but not limited to, preschools, daycare providers, regional educational service districts, homeschool cooperatives and educational conferences, coordinate outreach activities and program delivery with staff.
• Act as liaison and primary contact for service providers for children from birth to age 5 within the Sacramento Public Library service area.
• Work with Library staff to develop and implement best practices for serving children from birth to age 5 and their families.
• Facilitate relationships between staff and educational institutions, governmental partners, and community agencies.
• Identify challenges in delivery of services and recommend solutions. 
• Coordinate development of customized age and reading-level-appropriate book collections (bibliographies) and webliographies for children from birth to age 5.
• Coordinate development of technology and media programming for early learners.
• Promote the Library within service area; represent the library to other agencies and organizations.
• Plan, develop, and present formal and informal presentations.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain reports, summaries, files and databases.
• Develop and deliver training regarding effective early literacy programming and outreach for Library staff.
• Travel throughout the Sacramento area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as a Librarian or working with children in an educational setting is required. 

Education: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university is required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Early learning educational practices and priorities including school readiness.
• Best practices in child development and early literacy, including guidelines and standards published by ALA, ALSC and other recognized organizations.
• Best practices in community engagement and assessment.
• Library resources that support early literacy and learning.
• Sacramento educational institutions and community agencies.
• Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Current and emerging trends and innovations in early literacy, school readiness, and library services. 

Ability to:

• Communicate utilizing excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Act as an effective and articulate representative of Sacramento Public Library.
• Effectively present information to groups using visual aids (PowerPoint, etc.).
• Develop and deliver training to diverse groups.
• Work with children and their caregivers, instill passion for reading and promote lifelong learning.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
• Learn, interpret, explain and apply Sacramento Public Library’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare accurate and reliable documents and reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Model and provide excellent customer service.
• Establish priorities and organize work; meet schedules and timelines.
• Effectively coordinate activities and relationships on behalf of the library. 
• Operate personal computer and software programs.

Working Conditions

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Mobility – Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional movement about the inside of the office to access file cabinets, books, office machinery, etc.
• Move – Occasional movement of items weighing 10 pounds or more.
• Perception – Ability to observe details at close range; frequent need for use of color perception, reading and/or close-up work.
• Communication – Constant communication in person and on the telephone; occasionally speaking in front of large groups of people.
• Special Requirements – Requires occasional weekend or evening work, including on-call during weekend and nights for emergencies.
• Emotional/Psychological – Constant concentration, decision-making and public contact; ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone.
• Environmental Conditions – Occasional exposure to noise. The incumbent must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, absent undue hardship.