Pioneer Library System

NEW - Sunday Stars Teen Reading Ambassador (Hourly) - EXTENDED


PayCompetitive
LocationNewcastle/Oklahoma
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 146870

      Job Details

      Job Location: Newcastle Public Library - Newcastle, OK
      Position Type: Part Time
      Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly
      Job Shift: Any

      WORKING CONDITIONS:

      Part time hourly position. Must be able to work Sunday afternoons from 1:15pm 4:45pm. Up to two weeks of "Mandatory New Hire Orientation & Training" located at the Administrative Offices in Norman, will be required.

      Position duration runs through June 30, 2025. Benefits are not included.

      POSITION SUMMARY:
      Sunday Stars is a weekly enrichment program designed to engage and inspire students to explore, create, connect, and learn. Held every Sunday at the Newcastle Public Library, Sunday Stars are 1st through 3rd grade students who are performing at or below grade level in reading and math. Up to 16 students will be participating in the program. The program will have three primary components: small group reading instruction facilitated and directed by the Instructor; one-on-one reading time with Teen Reading Ambassadors; and STEAM-based enrichment activities with an emphasis on career exposure and math skills. The Sunday Stars Teen Reading Ambassadors will provide one-on-one mentorships during reading time and assist with STEAM-based activities. Works under the direction of the Sunday Stars Instructor and the Director of Community Engagement and Learning; performs other duties as assigned.

      JOB REQUIREMENTS:


      Education and/or experience:

      • Current high school student preferred;
      • Must be 16 years or older;
      • Participation in school or community activities and organizations preferred;
      • Valid driver's license.

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

      • Strong skills in written and spoken communications;
      • Possess an understanding of basic elementary reading, math, and science concepts;
      • Passion in helping children improve their reading, math, and science skills;
      • Working knowledge in the operation of computers, office machines, standard office software products such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications;
      • Lift up to 25 lbs; retrieve and replace items from floor level to at least 5 ½ feet in height.


      APPLICATIONS:
      Application dates EXTENDED -- Position is Open Until Filled. Résumé alone is not sufficient; completed application form is required.

      Pioneer Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
      All employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by the law.

      Pioneer Library System will make all reasonable accommodations in the application and employment processes. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Elissa Fox at 405-801-4506, or by email, hr@pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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  • About the company

      The Pioneer Library System is a public library system that serves residents in the central Oklahoma counties of Cleveland, Pottawatomie and McClain with administrative offices in Norman.