Instructional Library Assistant

York County Libraries; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Instructional Library Assistant position at York Academy Regional Charter School (Upper School) supports daily library activities, working Monday to Friday mornings. It requires a helpful, proactive person who enjoys engaging with students in a multicultural setting.

Pay is $20.00 per hour for 20 hours per week. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, book selection, cataloging, inventory, and outreach to grades 7–12 to foster reading and learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, with prior experience with children.
• Experience in library services and educational programs for youth (grades 7–12).
• Inventory experience and basic computer use recommended.
• Understanding classroom management; IB program knowledge preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of the school library throughout the year.
• Assist teachers in locating educational materials and using the catalog.
• Assist with selection, cataloging, circulation, and inventory of materials.
• Develop and implement programs for youth in grades 7-12.
• Help students choose and check out books.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Library Media Specialist or Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Reliability

Creativity

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour I Hours: 20 hours per week I Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30AM-11:30AM, occasional evenings I Location: York Academy Regional Charter School, Upper School I Classification: Part-Time

Instructional Library Assistant works at York Academy Regional Charter School. Has experience working with children in a school setting and must enjoy working in a multicultural environment, interacting with, and encouraging children to succeed.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Must enjoy working in a multicultural work environment, interacting with, and encouraging children to succeed. This position requires someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead groups of students. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of student records and behaviors. The candidate must be reliable, creative, a self-starter and feel comfortable handling a variety of tasks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be a high school graduate with prior experience working effectively with children. Basic knowledge of library services and experience providing educational programs for children in grades 7-12 is necessary. Experience performing inventory of materials is preferred and using computers is essential. Understands basic classroom management techniques and can enforce rules when necessary. Some knowledge of International Baccalaureate program and instructional strategies preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate and implement the daily activities of a charter school library throughout the entire calendar year, including interacting with teachers and students as directed and maintaining order during the school day.
2. Assist teachers in identifying and securing educational materials for lesson preparation, including instruction in the library’s computerized catalog system.
3. Assist with the selection, purchasing, cataloging, circulation, and inventory of school library materials.
4. Assist with the development and implementation of innovative programs for youth in grades 7-12.
5. Assist students with selecting and checking out books.
6. Attend staff meetings at Martin Library and in-service training sessions offered by Martin Library or the York Academy Regional Charter School when appropriate.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the School Library Media Specialist or Director of Educational Services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift books and other library materials (approx. 25 lbs.)
• Ability to stoop, kneel and reach high areas for shelving purposes