Library Assistant - Connors Elementary School

Lewiston Public Schools • Lewiston, ME

66d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Library Assistants handle the day-to-day duties of the library-media center. Library Assistants assist teachers and students needing to use the materials provided in the library-media center.

Requirements

• Three years post secondary education or 90 credit hours of approved study in a related area.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Previous work in child care.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Circulate books and materials to students and staff.
• Manage the patron data base.
• Reshelf all materials in correct alphabetical and Dewey order.
• Assist students and staff to locate library-media materials.
• Read and share literature with all grade levels.
• Present prepared library curriculum.
• Send out and follow up on all overdue notices to students and staff.
• Process the arrival of new books and materials in a timely manner.
• Notify students and staff of new materials.
• Keep the library-media center clean, organized and attractive.
• Make minor book repairs.
• Enjoy working with students and staff.

Benefits

• Health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees