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Position: Lil' Readers Storyteller
Position Type: Seasonal Employee
Pay Rate: $30 - $50 an hour
Location: Sylmar, CA.
Work Week: Part Time, flexible 3-6 hours per week, when program in session on seasonal basis
Duration: Immediately until the completion of the program.
Language: Bilingual Required - English/Spanish
Immediate Supervisor: Bookstore Manager
Lil' Readers Storyteller needed for non-profit bookstore/cultural center in Sylmar to head the Lil' Readers program. The program is bilingual and multicultural story time program for families with little ones ages 0-5. The Storyteller will be responsible for developing the program curriculum and facilitating in-peroson sessions at various community locations and onsite. Additionally, the Storyteller must understand Tia Chucha's mission and vision, and become familiar with programming and events.
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Assist with Lil' Readers program development, including developing a curriculum centered for 0-5 year olds and their developmental needs
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Curate new multicultural book selections for the Lil' Readers program, including bilingual books
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Translate children's books, curriculums, activity instructions, etc.
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Assist with planning and facilitating Lil' Readers sessions, including activity, book giveaway, special guests, and more
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Assist with outreach, through social media, partnerships, and off-site events
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Develop a budget and provide a list of needed materials
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Facilitate a creative (art, music, dance, theater, etc.) activity in relation to the book being read
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Connect with caregivers, families, parents, children and being whole cognizant of caregiver/ child dynamics, family support and boundaries
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Facilitate seasonal story times and/or workshop for larger crowds at offsite/onsite events (30-100 people)
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Research latest findings on children's literacy development
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Knowledgeable of quality child development, children's literature, and all aspects of programming, outreach, and collection development for Children's Services
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English and Spanish bilingual verbal and written communications skills required
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Experience with researching and developing curriculum for children's multilingual literacy programming
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Effective organizational and time-management skills
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Work collaboratively with other agencies and maintain good relations with community partners and outside agencies
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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California Driver's License, reliable transportations and good driving record
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Valid vehicle registration and insurance
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Initiates a course of action, develops relevant new ideas, and acts with confidence
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Courteous customer service
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Takes a creative approach to goals and challenges to arrive at appropriate action
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Has a community oriented spirit who is creative, ambitious and open-minded
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Is productive in an active multi-use space
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Culturally aware of this community's needs
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Familiar with creating a supportive atmosphere for differing caregiving styles
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Interested candidates should email an attachment cover letter and resume to: jackie@tiachucha.org and copy karen@tiachucha.org. Please include in the subject line, "Lil' Readers Storyteller Applicant".
We are accepting applications and doing interviews until the position is filled.
