Library Aide (Summer Student)

Burlington Public Library•Burlington, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Canada Summer Jobs Program has provided grant funding to support this position. Everyone at Burlington Public Library, no matter what your role, works together for the betterment of the people, the community, and the organization we serve. We bring our best selves to work, delight in helping others, and have an abiding passion for service excellence. Each of us excels in the personal qualities and skills that are essential to our work and the BPL Team. In alignment with BPL’s programming strategy, and under the guidance of the Community and Programming Librarian, the Library Aide will focus on assisting with planning and facilitating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) programs to children aged 6 to 9 that combine shared reading with hands-on learning through STEAM-based books and activities. In addition, the role will support the library’s Summer Reading Club program by promoting the program in the library and at outreach visits, and by assisting customers navigate the registration and check-in components of the Summer Reading Club.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12, all students must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or within six months of graduation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in delivering children's programs is an asset

Responsibilities

Encourage, promote, and assist customers with the registration and check-in processes for Summer Reading Club.
Prepare and facilitate STEAM Reading programs for children ages 6-12.
Promote STEAM programs and the Summer Reading Club program to caregivers and children in the library and at outreach events.
Support library staff by preparing resources for library programs.
Complete a summative evaluation of the Library Aide position.
Perform additional position-related accountabilities assigned by management.