Library Assistant, Part-Time

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Willoughby-Eastlake City School District seeks a part-time Library Monitor to support elementary students and staff. The role entails 19.5 hours weekly across Tue/Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and Thu 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., with an hourly pay rate of $19.23–$26.08.

A high school diploma is required; experience in libraries or with children is preferred. The Ohio Department of Education permits a one-year student monitor permit ($25 online fee).

Qualifications

• Must have accuracy of typing/computer skills.
• Be able to communicate clearly with both elementary students and with teaching staff.
• Have good verbal and writing skills.
• Knowledge of basic library structures and procedures.
• Some knowledge of children's literature helpful.
• Able to work with parent library volunteers in a cooperative manner.

Skills

Typing/computer skills

Clear communication

Verbal and writing skills

Library structures knowledge

Children's literature knowledge

Volunteer coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

9.5 Months/4 days a week/19.5 hours per week

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:0 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Thursdays, 9:0 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.23-$26.08

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Must have accuracy of typing/computer skills; be able to communicate clearly with both elementary students and with teaching staff; have good verbal and writing skills; knowledge of basic library structures and procedures; some knowledge of children's literature helpful. Able to work with parent library volunteers in a cooperative manner.

Characteristics/Traits

Must maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance; have control over emotions; be self-motivated, punctual, dependable in attendance, reliable in work habits, and be both children and task oriented; exercise discretion and good judgment; and derive satisfaction interacting with students.

Education/Training

High school diploma is required; additional training or work experience in public or private library environment desired but not mandatory.

The Ohio Department of Education requires a one-year student monitor permit ($25.00 online fee).

Experience Work experience with elementary-age children and/or in libraries helpful.

Qualifications for this position and of the applicants may be determined by using the Rubric System if applicable.

No Letters of Recommendation will be accepted.