Elementary Library Assistant (Long Term Sub)

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

Elementary Library Assistant (Long Term Sub)

Manchester Essex Regional School District Essex Elementary School - Essex, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Memorial Elementary School - Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968167

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Description

To assist the District Elementary Librarian and Technology staff in operating a current, organized, and welcoming library-media center in each elementary school. The primary focus of this role is supporting the daily operations of school libraries when not staffed by the school librarian.

The primary focus of this role is to provide library media center access and support to students and staff when structured library classes are not in session. The Elementary Library Assistant will provide guidance to staff and students when looking for materials to support lessons, projects, assignments, and independent learning. They will also foster the love of reading by sharing high-quality literature with students and recommending books and resources to students and staff. The Elementary Library Assistant will also help to manage volunteers in the library media center.

• 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

Welcome to Essex Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School

Welcome to the Essex Elementary School. The entire staff at E.E.S. is committed to providing the very best education for our students. We are equally committed to maintaining a positive school culture and a safe and healthy social environment in which to learn. We do this by embracing the school’s core values of Respect, Responsibility, Achievement, Caring, and Honesty.,

Job Requirements

• 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

Contact Information

• Kim Provost
• 36 Lincoln Street
• Manchester, Massachusetts 01944
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]