Children's Librarian Facilitator

The Children’s Librarian Facilitator supports the planning and delivery of engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate Circle Time sessions for children and families participating in MOFP’s early years programs, including the Single Moms Program and/or Drop-In Program. This role involves supporting early childhood literacy, learning through play, and positive family engagement while upholding MOFP’s mission, vision, and values to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and family-centered environment. 

Responsibilities
- Plan Circle Time activities: Assist with planning age-appropriate and engaging activities for young children, including storytelling, songs, rhymes, and movement. 
- Facilitate Circle Time sessions: Lead or support Circle Time activities that encourage early literacy, language development, creativity, social interaction, and learning through play. 
- Promote early childhood literacy: Introduce children and families to books, storytelling techniques, and simple activities that encourage a love of reading at home. 
- Encourage family engagement: Help build positive relationships with families and create opportunities for connection, participation, and shared learning. 

Qualifications
- Ability to plan and facilitate engaging, interactive, and developmentally appropriate Circle Time sessions for young children. 
- A Master of Library and Information Studies, Master of Arts in Children’s Literature, Library and Information Technology Diploma, or equivalent relevant education or experience is preferred. 
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for children’s literacy and storytelling. 

Terms and Conditions
- Weekly schedule: 30 minute commitment on Saturday afternoons and/or selected weekdays 
- Successful completion of the volunteer onboarding process, including submission of a resume, criminal record check, completion of the volunteer application form, and an interview.