Library & Media Specialist: Elevate Reading & Research

Hope Leadership Academy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Leadership Academy in Kansas City, MO seeks a Library/Media Specialist to lead a student-centered program that promotes literacy, research, digital citizenship, and a love of reading. You will manage the library space and collections, teach lessons aligned to standards, collaborate with teachers, and support instruction with media and technology.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field, experience with elementary students, strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in library science, education, or related field.
• Experience working with elementary-age students.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a library environment and student behavior positively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled library/media classes aligned to grade-level standards.
• Build student skills in reading, research, and information literacy.
• Manage library space, collection, and circulation.
• Collaborate with teachers to support literacy instruction and projects.
• Support digital citizenship and responsible technology use.

Skills

Elementary student experience

Organizational skills

Communication & collaboration

Positive classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Education, or related field

Tools

Library catalog systems

Circulation tools

Job description

Hope Leadership Academy in Kansas City, MO seeks a Library/Media Specialist to lead a student-centered program that promotes literacy, research, digital citizenship, and a love of reading. You will manage the library space and collections, teach lessons aligned to standards, collaborate with teachers, and support instruction with media and technology.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field, experience with elementary students, strong organizational and