Media Assistant

Buchanan Community Schools•Buchanan, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Buchanan Community Schools is hiring a part-time Media Assistant at Moccasin Elementary School, serving students in grades 2–4. The position supports the school’s media and library operations and helps plan and establish media program goals and objectives in accordance with the building curriculum and district and state guidelines, working with the media specialist teacher and classroom teachers. The Media Assistant works directly with the Media Specialist Teacher to implement a Media Usage program and coordinate library activities. The role also supports students, teachers, and school staff; assists with student supervision and administrative tasks; and performs other duties as assigned. The position is for the 2026–27 school year, with a start date of ASAP, and is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Compensation is according to the union contract, beginning at $15.36. No single benefit package is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, regulations, and articles; write reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of parents, students, staff, and stakeholders; and listen and respond to inquiries.
Ability to work with at-risk students.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle concrete variables, and use logic and reasoning to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Speed typing skills.
Technological literacy, including use of Chromebook computers and Google applications.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Ability to take direction effectively and work independently as well as as part of a team.
Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor.
Punctual and rarely absent work habits.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Patience, a nurturing demeanor, and enjoyment of working with children.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including sitting, standing, talking, hearing, bending at the neck, lifting up to 40 pounds, and pushing up to 90 pounds.
Ability to meet multiple demands, interact with the public and staff, and assume responsibility for the safety, well-being, or work output of others.
Close vision, including reading handwritten or typed material, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work indoors and occasionally outdoors, meet deadlines under severe time constraints, interact with stakeholders, and work regular hours.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous office experience preferred.
Experience working with young children, especially children with special needs or behavioral issues.

Responsibilities

Work with the Media Specialist Teacher to implement a Media Usage program and coordinate activities for smooth library operations.
Organize, update, and maintain the master card catalog for books, audiovisual equipment, and other library records, by hand or in a computer database/Bibliofile if available.
Help develop and supervise interest centers.
Assist the Media Specialist Teacher with IMC responsibilities, including cataloging and laminating.
Help students and teachers locate books and other materials.
Maintain electronic and audiovisual equipment and schedule building use of the equipment.
Conduct the annual inventory.
Assist with recess and other student supervision.
Answer routine phone inquiries, take messages, and route calls.
Check REMC materials in and out and distribute them to faculty and staff.
Post and maintain Moccasin Elementary’s website.
Create student name tags and identification badges.
Take in-service training as stipulated by contract.
Assist administrative assistants and complete other duties as assigned.
Administer medication according to policy and regulations.
Operate standard office equipment, including fax machines, email, modems, computers, district-adopted office software, and copy machines.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Remain free of alcohol and nonprescribed controlled-substance abuse in the workplace throughout employment.
Supervise students.