Librarian/Media Specialist

AMERICAN LEARNING•Delray Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Librarian/Media Specialist, will help facilitate and maintain access for the students to resources, databases, and information within the Media Center. This position will help support both the students and teachers regarding research and information to be successful at completing and obtaining appropriate resources/tools for educational assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Media Specialist Certification is required
3+ years experience in the field
Including cataloging, lending models
Design and production of educational materials
Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to utilize educational technologies such as iPads, learning software, and basic word-processing software, and educational databases
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Prolonged periods of computer usage
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and/or stooping
The ability to lift and move 25 lbs

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred (Library Sciences, English)

Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with faculty and students
Contribute to the full multifunctional usage of the space for the entire school community
Develop and deliver a range of traditional and innovative library services that facilitate research and teaching
Promote and integrate library services, resources, and information literacy skills into academic class visits, orientations, workshops, and onsite encounters with students and faculty
Deliver instruction, using current and effective pedagogical theories, in a variety of formats: face-to-face, tutorials, synchronous online sessions, embedding in courses, etc.
Create active learning objects and web-based online support materials: LibGuides and Reference assistance FAQ's
Provide reference assistance/consultative services to students and faculty in various formats, in-person, email, new virtual formats
Communicate effectively to facilitate awareness of resources and services
Select resources for the collection in all formats (print, digital, databases) based on literacy trends for the grades being served in the media space.
Weeding and Collection Management - including working with vendors for new resource trials and maintaining the collection
Collection care - including book repairs
Oversee circulation of incoming returns and outgoing materials for students and teachers
Perform inventory at the conclusion of the school year for books
Collaborate and team with staff to manage and improve the daily operations of the Library Provide ongoing support to students and assist staff during Independent Study periods as requested including behavior management of students
Troubleshoot general technology issues
Manage the Library Catalog
Keep patrons informed with professional signage around the library about upcoming changes to schedule, bus information, special meetings, exams, etc.
Assist the Director of Educational Technology and Innovation to ensure media center space is prepared for Professional Development after reviewing the daily Media Center usage schedule and cross-checking with the master calendar.
Some simple admin work: answer phones, transfer calls, copy machine support, keeping the space clean, etc.

Benefits

100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children
50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.
Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
Yearly bonuses
401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Supplemental Insurance plans
Pet Insurance options
Short-term & Long-term Disability options
Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Affordable Company housing when available
Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs
Free Continuing Education available