Media Teacher (Shared Time Position)

Archdiocese of Detroit•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

The K–8 Media Teacher oversees the primary functions of the school media center, including student supervision and the circulation, organization, and maintenance of technology materials. The teacher supports students and staff in using digital media, develops programs for students using available resources, and instructs students and others in the proper use of computer and technology resources. Under the direction of the media teacher, the media course promotes information literacy and helps the learning community become lifelong learners and contributors to society. Students learn to seek information effectively, engage with print and digital resources, and develop technology skills. The curriculum supports student self-discovery and self-direction through information resources and covers information, research, reading, and technological/digital literacies. Course content may address library, research, literature, and digital citizenship. This is a shared-time position with three openings that may be combined into a full-time position. The listed school locations are St. Michael Lutheran in Wayne, St. Matthew Lutheran in Westland, and Sacred Heart in Dearborn. The start date is the 2026–27 school year. The position is under the supervision of the Shared Time Supervisor.

Requirements

Valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate.
Experience working with elementary and middle school students.
Ability to design and implement effective programs for diverse learners.
Outstanding communication skills.
Excellent observation and analytical skills.
Knowledge of current trends in media practice and information media.
Knowledge of the school's program and students' information needs.

Nice To Haves

Educational Technology (NP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with administrators and teaching staff to assist in selecting instructional materials and keep them informed about new acquisitions for classroom use.
Provide students with research and technology assistance.
Maintain accurate and complete records.
Encourage parental involvement and communicate effectively with students and parents.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning atmosphere.
Develop and arrange educational displays.
Assist with preparation and administration of the media budget.
Support teachers by providing materials for special classroom projects.
Plan the media program in coordination with the overall school program and develop a plan to evaluate it.
Collaborate with teachers to design instructional units and lessons.
Engage students in technology and information-skills learning.
Assist students and teachers with classroom technology use.
Organize and maintain the media center, including circulation, technology materials, and computer procedures.
Continue professional learning by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Reflect on practice, communicate with the larger community, participate in a professional community, and demonstrate professionalism.