Storytime Specialist

The Storytime Specialist designs and delivers storytimes across the system, with an emphasis on multilingual storytime expansion and delivery. The role involves owning a portfolio of programs from first rough idea through delivery and evaluation, bringing genuine subject expertise, and directing the work of volunteers in their programs.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver multilingual age-appropriate storytime programs and outreach for young children and their families.
• Conduct rapid prototyping at the direction of the Storytime Manager.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of early literacy, early childhood development, and multilingual programming practices.
• Create a safe, inclusive space where participants feel they belong.
• Foster good working relationships with diverse people including staff, participants, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.
• Cultivate active partnerships with diverse community members, cultural organizations, language specialists, and neighborhood groups.
• Design and deliver storytime programs in parks, plazas, and other public spaces across the city.
• Direct the day-to-day work of volunteers in programs and mentor staff.
• Support the Storytime Manager with the curation and maintenance of multilingual storytime kits, early literacy props, and resource collections.
• Collect attendance, outcome, and participant feedback to improve the next program.

Requirements:

• Completion of a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Library and Information Science, Child Development, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience leading and mentoring other experts in literacy programming aimed at children.
• Fluency or advanced proficiency in Spanish.
• Demonstrated knowledge of early literacy development and early childhood development principles.
• Enthusiasm for teaching people of all ages and a genuine pull toward working with the public.
• Comfort learning by doing and trying new ideas quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience taking a leadership role on a workgroup, task force, or project.
• Experience mentoring other employees or volunteers.
• Intermediate knowledge of operating a computer and common software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing programs with clear learning goals.
• Experience delivering programs in a public library, museum, school, or community setting.
• Experience delivering programs in parks, plazas, or other public spaces.
• Desire to serve all age ranges: children, teens, and adults.
• Other language skills.