PT Children's Assistant - City of Pharr (TX) : Job Details

Join the City of Pharr as a Part-Time Children's Assistant, where passion meets purpose! This onsite position offers a dynamic environment, perfect for those who love engaging with children while promoting their growth and development. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and customer-centricity, enabling you to make a real impact in the community. With a competitive pay of $12.00 per hour, this exciting role is ideal for individuals pursuing meaningful work while enjoying flexibility in their schedules.

Seize this opportunity to contribute to our vibrant culture and help shape the future of our youth in Pharr, TX!

Your role as a PT Children's Assistant

As a Children's Assistant under the general supervision of the Children's Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in creating an engaging library environment for young patrons. Your responsibilities will include assisting library users, decorating spaces, and supporting a variety of programs and special projects tailored for children and young adults. While most of the training is hands-on, you'll develop essential skills that will allow you to perform routine tasks independently. Although this position requires a solid foundation of general knowledge and clear thinking, constant supervision is not necessary, enabling you to showcase your problem-solving abilities. Whenever guidance is needed, you will have direct access to the Children's Supervisor, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

Join us in nurturing young minds and promoting a love for reading in a fun and energetic setting!

What you need to be successful

To excel as a Children's Assistant at the City of Pharr, a blend of key skills is essential. A solid understanding of basic office clerical procedures and systems, including word processing, managing files, and designing forms, will serve you well in this role. Familiarity with principles and processes for providing exceptional customer and personal services is crucial for effectively assisting library patrons. Strong reading comprehension skills are necessary to grasp information and ideas presented in writing, allowing you to support various programs efficiently. Additionally, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in speaking and writing, ensures that you can relay vital information to patrons and team members alike.

These skills will help you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where your contributions directly enhance the library experience for children and young adults in the community.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

* Knowledge of basic office clerical procedures and systems such as word processing.

* Knowledge in managing files and records.

* Knowledge in designing forms and other office procedures and terminology.

* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

* The ability to read and understand the information and ideas presented in writing.

* The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Ready to join our team?

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.