Library Assistant Teacher-Part-time-Sugar Land

Fort Bend County•Sugar Land, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Assistant Teacher helps students in grades 3 through 6 complete homework assignments, prepare for tests, improve study habits, locate library resources, and grow in confidence. The position follows oral and written instructions, and work is reviewed for accuracy, correctness, and completeness. The normal supervisor is the branch manager, though the employee may be assigned to work under other staff members. Two positions are available at the Sugar Land Branch Library. The role provides homework and academic support, helps students build learning and study skills, demonstrates homework-help database use to students and parents, and reinforces learning concepts. It also involves communicating with caregivers about homework strategies, preparing learning materials and the study environment, and recording attendance, parent participation, and a brief monthly narrative. The position requires evening hours and is part-time, with a 12-hour total work week. Pay is $25.76 per hour.

Requirements

Current Texas Educator Certificate.
Keyboarding skills.
Computer skills, including use of the Internet and database searching.
Good communication skills and ability to interact easily with students, staff, and the public.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift library materials up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education preferred; current education students and applicants with a BA or BS degree at least 75% complete will be considered. Transcripts are required at interview.
One year of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist students with homework assignments and provide academic support in a variety of subjects.
Help students focus on learning skills, develop good homework and study habits, use appropriate learning strategies, and find resources for completing assignments.
Demonstrate and assist students and parents with use of the homework-help database.
Reinforce learning concepts evident in homework assignments.
Discuss homework strategies, study skills, and general academic support with caregivers and parents.
Find or create handouts and learning materials that reinforce concepts when homework is complete.
Prepare the learning environment and ensure pens, pencils, paper, and other supplies are available.
Track student attendance and parent participation and prepare a brief monthly narrative.