Elementary Library Assistant - Inspire Readers & Tech Support

Manchester-Essex-Regional-School-District; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Essex Regional School District seeks an Elementary Library Assistant (Long Term Sub) to support the daily operations of the Essex Elementary and Memorial Elementary libraries in Essex, MA. You will assist the Elementary Librarian and Technology staff, guide staff and students, and supervise volunteers to foster a love of reading.

The role emphasizes helping with circulation, device use, and library programs while maintaining a welcoming environment for students and staff in a school

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a collaborative member of the library and school-based team
• Intrinsically driven and willing to take initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Effective student management skills
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite, and library databases (collection catalog, online resource databases, etc.)
• Ability and eagerness to work with and manage elementary aged students and adults in a library or educational setting
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Managing the Circulation database
• Assisting students with the use of ipads and Chromebooks
• Maintaining organization and updating of print and non-print materials and resources
• Maintaining a positive customer service attitude in the library-media center
• Preparing materials for circulation
• Actively attending training as specified by Administration
• Assisting the District Elementary Librarian and Building Principal, as directed
• Support and supervise students in their various uses of the library
• Maintain school-wide expectations for conduct and behavior in the library
• Support students with assignments, projects, and other learning activities
• Support training and implementation of library programs and events, such as author visits, book fairs, reading challenges
• Promote a love of learning, specifically reading, writing, speaking, and research

Skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Student management

Technology literacy

Education

High School diploma preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Library databases

IPad/Chromebook use

Job description

Manchester Essex Regional School District seeks an Elementary Library Assistant (Long Term Sub) to support the daily operations of the Essex Elementary and Memorial Elementary libraries in Essex, MA. You will assist the Elementary Librarian and Technology staff, guide staff and students, and supervise volunteers to foster a love of reading.

The role emphasizes helping with circulation, device use, and library programs while maintaining a welcoming environment for students and staff in a school