Part-Time Children’s Services Assistant
Town of Oxford
Oxford, MA
Town of Oxford
Department: Library
Position: Part-Time Children’s Services Assistant
Level: 7
Date: October 24, 2025
Duties/Qualifications:
• Plan and conduct children’s story times.
• Prepare and present programs to school-age children and special interest groups.
• Design and create dynamic promotional materials for programs, as well as advertise.
• Proficient with computers, digital devices, and social media platforms.
• Setup displays related to children’s programming.
• Answer questions regarding children’s materials and programs.
• Act as backup to Circulation Desk as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Complete other assigned duties which support the administration and public services of the
library.
Education:
Equivalent to high school education.
Associate or bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Child Development and/or Children’s Literature is preferred.
Equivalent to high school education.
Associate or bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Child Development and/or Children’s Literature is preferred.
Experience:
At least two or more years of experience in a library setting. A similar setting, such as early
learning or preschool setting, will be considered. Experience with the ILS Evergreen is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Constant light to moderate physical effort required in performing duties.
Constantly required to carry and handle books of all sizes; in small piles and singly, place books on shelves
of varying heights (frequently bending, kneeling, squatting, or reaching to do so). Typing required.
Job Environment:
Work is performed in a typical library environment, which can be very hectic at times.
Errors could result in delay of patron satisfaction and confusion of library materials record keeping.
Independent Action:
Works under the general supervision of Library Director, with specific responsibility
to the Children’s Librarian. Will work both independently and in a team setting.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Will oversee pages when Director, Assistant Director or Children’s Librarian is not present.
Hiring Pay Range:
Range Level 7, Step 5 – Level 7, Step 7 depending on education and experience.