Library Media Assistant (2026-2027 School Year)

Milford School District NH; South Milford (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Milford School District NH is seeking a Library Media Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will assist the Library Media Specialist in maintaining a well-organized library that supports teachers and students in leveraging available resources.

This role involves managing the front desk, processing materials, and ensuring a smooth library operation. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and experience working effectively with children and adults.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and instructional practices.
• Ability to assist in monitoring student behavior.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the front desk by checking books in and out.
• Assist with inventory and shelf-reading.
• Process new library materials and oversee a Virtual Class.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Instructional strategies

Effective communication

Patience with children

Education

Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Library Media Assistant (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 1886

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Library Media Assistant
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026

Overview

The Library Media Assistant assists the Library Media Specialist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which teachers and students can take full advantage of available resources. This position will include managing the front desk by checking books in and out, renewing items, sorting, organizing, and re-shelving returned materials to ensure easy public access, assisting with periodic inventory and shelf-reading to keep the collection in order, processing new library materials, and overseeing 1 Virtual Class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment, and instructional goals and policies of Milford School District.
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior.
• Ability to exhibit patient behavior and to work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to perform all required tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of standard desktop computer hardware and software such as Microsoft Office products and database software.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts or its equivalent.
• Three years' transferable experience is preferred.