Mother Goose (Library Associate) | Champaign Public Library

Posted on Mar 14, 2025

HOURS: Part-time (20 hours per week). The schedule primarily consists of daytime hours, with occasional evening and weekend shifts to assist with Library programs.

DUTIES: Are you passionate about early childhood education and love engaging with young children? Join our team as a Mother Goose on the Loose!

We’re looking for a passionate and collaborative individual to bring the magic of early literacy to life. In this part-time role, you’ll work closely with the Children’s Services Manager to implement and evaluate the delightful Mother Goose on the Loose program. You’ll have the joy of providing engaging storytimes to early childhood centers, fostering pre-reading skills for children from birth to six years old, and offering valuable training to childcare providers, parents, and caregivers.

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in early childhood or elementary education required
• Experience working with preschool-aged and younger children in a library or educational setting preferred
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is helpful
• Any combination of experience

Salary

$26.03 - $33.2360 per hour

Location

Champaign Public Library
200 West Green St.
Champaign, IL 61820
United States

How to apply

Review the complete job description, submit a cover letter, resume, and apply online. Open until filled, with first review of applicants on March 30, 2025.

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