Library Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must enjoy working in a multicultural work environment, interacting with, and encouraging children to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead groups of students.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of student records and behaviors.
• Reliable, creative, a self-starter.
• Comfortable handling a variety of tasks.
• High school graduate.
• Prior experience working effectively with children.
• Basic knowledge of library services.
• Experience providing educational programs for children in grades 7-12.
• Experience performing inventory of materials is preferred.
• Using computers is essential.
• Understands basic classroom management techniques.
• Can enforce rules when necessary.
• Some knowledge of International Baccalaureate program and instructional strategies preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing inventory of materials
• Some knowledge of International Baccalaureate program and instructional strategies

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the daily activities of a charter school library throughout the entire calendar year, including interacting with teachers and students as directed and maintaining order during the school day.
• Assist teachers in identifying and securing educational materials for lesson preparation, including instruction in the library’s computerized catalog system.
• Assist with the selection, purchasing, cataloging, circulation, and inventory of school library materials.
• Assist with the development and implementation of innovative programs for youth in grades 7-12.
• Assist students with selecting and checking out books.
• Attend staff meetings at Martin Library and in-service training sessions offered by Martin Library or the York Academy Regional Charter School when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Library Media Specialist or Director of Educational Services.