Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working with the Southwest La Plata Library District to inspire all to read, explore, ask, and discover. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer a fulfilling and purposeful work environment.

We have the following job opportunities available:

After School Enrichment (ASEP) Personnel – Sunnyside Library
Library Substitute – Fort Lewis Mesa Library / Sunnyside Library

If interested, please complete and return application (right click + save) to rebecca.benally.swlpld@gmail.com or deliver to Sunnyside Library.

AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (ASEP) PERSONNEL – Sunnyside Library

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency
Experience working with children preferred
Red Cross first aid training (may be provided upon hire)
At least 21 years-old
Pleasant disposition, diligent, service oriented

Compensation Schedule
Starting pay range: $18 – $20/hour
State-mandated sick leave of 1 hour for every 30 hours work; PERA retirement
Merit-based salary increases will be awarded annually if the Library Director deems the employee’s performance “satisfactory.”

General Description
After School Enrichment Program staff are generally assigned one location, designated by the library director. Hours worked depend on the location assigned, primarily in the afternoon. ASEP staff are responsible to provide safe, orderly, engaging activities for children kindergarten through fifth-grade. ASEP staff are monitored by the Youth Services Librarian at their location and are expected to follow her/his guidance. If more than one ASEP staff member is hired at a location, one will be designated “lead.” The lead will be responsible for ensuring program planning, implementation, site maintenance, and the overall quality of the ASEP program at his/her location.

LEAD ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Prepare and implement after school programing for children, Kindergarten through fifth-grade, who have registered with the elementary school for the After School Enrichment Program

Program Preparation
Set the program’s daily schedules
Plan activities according to the schedule
Acquire program materials, adhering to prescribed budgets
Prepare activities as needed
Solicit help and feedback as needed

Program Implementation
Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Lead students through activities in an organized and calm manner
Maintain a positive, safe environment
Monitor student behavior and follow library policies regarding student discipline

Program Follow-up
Tidy work spaces
Provide information and feedback to parents/guardians as needed
Report problems and requests to Youth Services Librarian
Work productively with ASEP staff, school administration and library administration
Train and monitor ASEP assistant
Ensure ASEP is staffed appropriately
Design and communicate staff work schedules
Ensure substitutes are aware of and available for their work shifts
Communicate issues and problem solve with Youth Services Librarian and/or Library Director
Coordinate space usage with Library Branch Manager
Coordinate program attendance with school personnel

Other
Follow the ASEP daily and monthly cleaning schedules
Other duties as assigned by the Youth Services Librarian or Library Director

Nonessential Duties
Internet and social media: Create and submit posts to Library Director or designee for website and social media platforms
Formulate and produce bulletin boards; other room decorations

ASEP ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist ASEP Lead with program preparation, implementation and follow-up
Assist ASEP Lead with daily and monthly cleaning schedules

Nonessential Duties
Internet and social media: Create and submit posts to Library Director or designee for website and social media platforms
Formulate and produce bulletin boards; other room decorations

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of these jobs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to interact effectively with other individuals, (coworkers, public, children, etc.);
Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing;
Use and normal maintenance of office machines (copier, computer, printer, etc.);
Handling of files and books weighing up to 10 pounds, including floor to waist and overhead lifting;
Ability to push and move a cart of books and/or office supplies weighing up to 50 pounds;
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects;
Ability to stand, sit, kneel and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time;
Repetitive use of hand and fingers to operate office equipment, use computer keyboard and computer mouse and to perform other office tasks;
Acceptable eyesight to read printed materials, computer monitors and to operate office equipment;
Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means;
Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to communicate effectively with others, especially children, via phone, at meetings, in classroom settings, and greeting and assisting visitors.

If interested, please fill out and return application (right click + save) to Sunnyside Library or email rebecca.benally.swlpld@gmail.com.

LIBRARY SUBSTITUTE – Fort Lewis Mesa Library / Sunnyside Library

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency
General understanding of library services
Pleasant disposition, diligent, service oriented
At least 21 years-old

Compensation Schedule

Starting pay range: Minimum wage to $16/hour
State-mandated sick leave of 1 hour for every 30 hours work; PERA retirement
Merit-based salary increases will be awarded annually at the discretion of the Library Director

General Description
The Library Substitute works as needed at the discretion of the Library Director, Library Branch Manager, or Youth Services Librarian. The Library Substitute’s primary responsibility is to provide the services required by the substitute position he/she is engaged to fill. The Library Substitute is responsible to the Library Director, Library Branch Manager, or Youth Services Librarian. The Library Substitute does not serve in a supervisory capacity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Patron Assistance
General Facility Upkeep
Collection Management
Lead students through preplanned activities with assistance
Other duties as assigned by the Library Branch Manager, Library Director or Youth Services Librarian

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of these jobs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to interact effectively with other individuals, (coworkers, public, children, etc.); • Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing
Use and normal maintenance of office machines (copier, computer, printer, etc.); • Handling of files and books weighing up to 10 pounds, including floor to waist and overhead lifting;
Ability to push and move a cart of books and/or office supplies weighing up to 50 pounds • Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects;
Ability to stand, sit, kneel and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time;
Repetitive use of hand and fingers to operate office equipment, use computer keyboard and computer mouse and to perform other office tasks;
Acceptable eyesight to read printed materials, computer monitors and to operate office equipment;
Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means; • Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to communicate effectively with others via phone, at meetings, and greeting and assisting visitors;
Ability to withstand extensive VDT exposure

If interested, please fill out and return application (right click + save) to Fort Lewis Mesa or Sunnyside Library or email rebecca.benally.swlpld@gmail.com.