Begin with Books-Storyteller

Job Description Job Description Begin with Books-Storyteller Do you enjoy working with young children and books, and want to make a difference in your community? Join the Begin with Books program. Volunteers provide a monthly story time for children ages 0-5 at a private in-home child care. Story time activities can include reading, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes. Training, books, and materials provided! What you'll do: Work as the primary liaison and storyteller at a Begin with Books childcare site. This position is available for one Wednesday of the month between 9 and 11 am. Childcare visits take place at in-home childcare sites, NOT at the library Coordinate storytime visits with Begin with Books Support Volunteer and Childcare site. Engage children in story time activities. Sing songs, read books, and encourage a love of reading. Serve as support at a second BWB site. What you have: Organized and reliable. Ability to work with people from all backgrounds and age groups. Ability to demonstrate positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively and openly communicate with young children. Ability to pass a background check. Volunteer Schedule: Volunteers will pick up and return materials at Koelbel. Childcare sites vary in location. Coordinators will work to pair you with a site that is close to your location. For consistency with the childcare sites, we ask that you guarantee a minimum 6-month commitment to the program. Here is what the schedule for this position looks like: One posting-One Wednesday of the month, between 9 and 11 One posting-One Tuesday of the month, between 9 and 11 One posting-One Thursday of the month, between 9 and 11 A background check is required. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Required qualifications:

  • Organized and reliable
  • Ability to work with people from all backgrounds and age groups
  • Ability to demonstrate positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively and openly communicate with young children
  • Ability to pass a background check
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