Summer Student Reading Club Coordinator - Estevan Public Library

DESCRIPTION:

The Estevan Public Library branch is looking for a student in the field of education (early childhood education or related field) in order to coordinate the TD Bank Summer Reading Program (SRP) for 2025. The student will work closely with the Children Programmer and will be responsible for the day-to-day planning and co-ordination of the annual TD Summer Reading Program whose purpose is to promote literacy to Estevan and area students aged 5 -12 during the summer months.

HOURS PER WEEK: 35 hours per week

SALARY: $17.50

QUALIFICATIONS:

A post-secondary student studying education, early childhood education or another related field
A desire to gain experience in the field of education
Desire to help children explore the wonderful world of reading
Capable of both organizing and running regular Children’s Summer Reading programming
Comfortable engaging and building partnerships with local community groups
Strong technology skills in order to provide a variety of virtual programming options
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work as a team player
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Enjoy working with youngsters from 5 to 12 years old
Ability to work within a budget
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Actively promote the EPL Summer Reading Program throughout the community
Work with the Children Programmer and Branch Manager to design and implement a successful Summer Reading Program
Meet with various library staff members as a team when needed
Implement and run STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities for ages 5-12 (set-up, clean up etc.)
Help with outreach and encourage partnerships with various community groups
Keep accurate statistics for all Summer Reading Programming
Other duties as required

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Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 10 weeks

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

English not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Estevan, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person