Student-Centered Library Media Center Assistant

Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts; Redding (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts seeks a Library Media Center Aide to support the daily operation of the library, assist students with materials, checkout, shelving, and organization, and help maintain a welcoming, student-centered environment.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including clerical duties and basic technology use, under supervision of library staff and administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Experience in a school library, public library, educational setting, or similar environment is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic technology skills and willingness to learn school and library management systems.
• Patience, flexibility, professionalism, and a genuine interest in supporting middle school students.
• Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation and organization of the Library Media Center.
• Support students in locating, checking out, returning, and using library materials.
• Check materials in and out using the library circulation system.
• Shelve and organize books and materials accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain an orderly, welcoming, student-centered library environment.
• Prepare, process, label, cover, repair, and organize library materials.
• Assist with inventory, collection organization, displays, and library projects.
• Perform clerical and organizational tasks for the Library Media Center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Technology basics

Patience and professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional education or training preferred

Experience with school-aged children preferred

Tools

Library circulation system

Library management systems

Job description

Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts seeks a Library Media Center Aide to support the daily operation of the library, assist students with materials, checkout, shelving, and organization, and help maintain a welcoming, student-centered environment.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including clerical duties and basic technology use, under supervision of library staff and administration.