Employment Type/Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, regular evenings and weekends required
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $48,750 - $52,650 per year DOQ
The Prospect Heights Public Library District is seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented professional to join our Youth Services Department. This position is ideal for a collaborative person who loves working with youth, especially in Grades K-5. We are seeking someone who is organized, flexible, and unafraid to try new things. You will join a growing team of dedicated Youth Services professionals.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Reader’s advisory and reference services to youth and caregivers
- Collaboration with area schools for visits and large events including Family Nights and the Library’s annual Young Artists Reception
- Coordinate and promote services to local teachers including putting together material bags for classrooms
- Represent the Library at school and community outreach events
- Create and present programs for school-aged children
- Collection development of 1-2 collections
- Serve as Person in Charge (PIC) as needed
The ideal candidate will be:
- Someone with a genuine love of working with children
- An effective communicator
- A collaborative team player
- Skilled at providing top-notch customer service
- Organized and self-motivated
Qualifications:
- LTA, BA, or equivalent experience in primary or early childhood education or childcare
- Experience working with youth required
- Customer service experience preferred
- Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English
- Bilingual in Polish, Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian a plus
Benefits:
- Required participation in IMRF pension plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- Optional 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
- Life/AD&D and LTD Insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
The Prospect Heights Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status or national origin.
To apply, e-mail pdf versions of your cover letter, resume and three professional references to jobs@phpl.info. Reference “School Liaison” in your subject line.
Deadline for applications: Friday, April 3, 2026, 5pm