Elementary Library Tech & Student Support

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

MainePERS retirement system

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick days

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools is seeking a Library Assistant to manage daily library operations, assist students and teachers with materials, and present library lessons. The role requires regular five-day availability and engages with the school community to keep resources accessible.

The position offers hourly pay and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, with opportunities to support literacy and learning across the building.

Qualifications

• Three years of postsecondary education or 90 credit hours.
• Experience in child care is preferred.
• Criminal history record check required by Maine law.
• Available to work five days per week according to Lewiston Public Schools schedule.
• Read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Present information effectively one-on-one and in small groups to students, staff, and volunteers.
• Read aloud to students clearly and expressively.

Responsibilities

• Check out and check in books and materials for students and staff.
• Manage the patron database.
• Reshelve all materials in correct alphabetical and Dewey Decimal order.
• Send and follow up on overdue notices to students and staff.
• Process new books and materials promptly, and inform students and staff about new materials.
• Make minor book repairs.
• Help students and staff locate library media materials.
• Present prepared library lessons from the library curriculum.
• Keep the library media center clean, organized, and inviting.
• Train and supervise parent volunteers, and help teachers supervise students in the library.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Circulation system

Student interaction

Education

Postsecondary education

Tools

Library system

Job description

Lewiston Public Schools is seeking a Library Assistant to manage daily library operations, assist students and teachers with materials, and present library lessons. The role requires regular five-day availability and engages with the school community to keep resources accessible.

The position offers hourly pay and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, with opportunities to support literacy and learning across the building.