K-6 Library & Digital Learning Coach

ReNEW Schools; Jasonville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Shakamak Elementary School in Indiana, part of MSD of Shakamak, seeks an enthusiastic Elementary Library and Digital Learning Facilitator to inspire lifelong readers and responsible digital citizens. You will cultivate a culture of literacy, curiosity, and exploration, integrating age-appropriate technology while collaborating with teachers.

The role focuses on shaping an extension of the classroom through engaging library experiences, supporting diverse learners, and fostering strong family

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in education, library science, literacy, instructional technology, computer science, or related field.
• Experience in an elementary school, library, educational setting, or youth program.
• Knowledge of children's literature and reading development.
• Experience planning engaging instructional activities.
• Familiarity with the Indiana Academic Standards for English Language Arts and Computer Science.
• Experience integrating technology into elementary instruction.

Responsibilities

• Foster a lifelong love of reading through engaging and meaningful library experiences.
• Read and share high-quality literature with students through interactive read-alouds, book talks, author studies, and literacy activities.
• Encourage students to explore a wide variety of literature and informational texts.
• Inspire curiosity, creativity, imagination, and critical thinking through literature.
• Support reluctant and struggling readers by recommending engaging books and resources.
• Promote family literacy and encourage reading beyond the school day.
• Plan and facilitate engaging library lessons aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards for English Language Arts.
• Reinforce literacy concepts including vocabulary, comprehension, research, inquiry, and information literacy.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support curriculum, classroom projects, and student learning.
• Design hands-on learning experiences that extend classroom instruction through literature and library resources.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Integrate technology into library instruction through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Reinforce the Indiana Academic Standards for Computer Science through digital citizenship, keyboarding, technology applications, research skills, and introductory computer science concepts.
• Teach responsible and safe use of technology.
• Assist students in becoming confident digital learners.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, attractive, and student-centered library environment.
• Manage circulation of library materials including checkout, returns, shelving, inventory, and overdue materials.
• Recommend books and educational resources that support curriculum and student interests.
• Create engaging library displays, reading promotions, and literacy celebrations throughout the year.
• Assist with collection development and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the district's library staff to ensure consistency, share ideas, and strengthen library programming across the district.

Education

Associate degree or higher in education, library science, literacy, instructional technology, computer science, or related field

Job description

Shakamak Elementary School in Indiana, part of MSD of Shakamak, seeks an enthusiastic Elementary Library and Digital Learning Facilitator to inspire lifelong readers and responsible digital citizens. You will cultivate a culture of literacy, curiosity, and exploration, integrating age-appropriate technology while collaborating with teachers.

The role focuses on shaping an extension of the classroom through engaging library experiences, supporting diverse learners, and fostering strong family