Teen Programming Page - Children's Services

Champaign Public Library • Champaign, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and direction of the Children’s Services Manager, the Teen Programming Page assists the Teen Librarian with after-school programming for teens, and summer programming for teens and school age children. This role involves engaging teens in activities such as technology, games, and crafts, and providing supervision for teen areas to ensure appropriate behavior and use of the space. The position performs a variety of tasks related to assisting, staffing, and supervising after-school teen programs. This is a 15-hour per week position with a schedule of Mondays – Friday: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Applications will be reviewed starting June 8, 2026.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic about working with teens in a fun and educational setting.
• Ability to address and redirect behaviors.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work independently.
• Ability to maintain a daily record of accomplished tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as a team.
• Schedule may include daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Ability to demonstrate technology skills and learn new technology like 3D printing.
• Ability to issue guidance and ensure compliance with the Library’s Rules of Conduct and policies.
• Good vision and hearing to effectively engage with customers.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer, phone, and makerspace equipment.
• Familiarity with workplace productivity software, including skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical ability to handle and lift library materials weighing approximately 40 pounds and setup for events.
• Ability to push fully loaded carts of library materials.
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with teens is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is helpful.
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Teen Librarian in preparing and executing after-school activities for middle school and high school students, and summer activities for middle school students and school age children.
• Engage teens in activities, including crafts, games, and technology.
• Assists with training of staff and volunteers.
• Assists with programs for the Children’s Department.
• Monitor and address customer behavior to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology and safety training.
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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