Chidren's Storytime Performer

City of Provo • Provo, UT

3d • $12 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Children's Division of the Provo Library is looking for a creative, animated individual to fill the role of Story Time Performer at the Provo City Library at Academy Square. This position involves performing stories for large groups of people of all ages. Performance sites include the library ballroom and outreach locations such as elementary schools, parks, and other venues as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a high school level.
• An understanding of children’s developmental stages.
• Skill in interacting with the public, including infants, small children, and parents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing and/or working with younger children (ages infant to five years old) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform in front of large groups of people ranging from 50 to 200 people of all ages, including infants, children, and adults.
• Entertain the audience by singing songs, reading or telling short stories, and performing dramatic presentations, which may include wearing costumes, dancing, using puppets, and other ad lib performances.
• Use a head microphone, project voice, and employ crowd control techniques to effectively engage the audience.
• Work with the Children’s Librarian to develop story time plans, themes, costumes, props, and other materials to be used.
• Employ “Emergent Literacy” concepts (on which the employee will be trained), which must be used in every story time performance.
• Talk to parents following story times to discuss and answer questions on infant, toddler, and preschool age children and emergent literacy skills.
• Assist library staff as needed and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA)
• free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park
• a free Provo City Library Card
• a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only)
• discounts from various local and national vendors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED