Position Overview: The Elementary School Library Assistant will support the daily activities, planning, and supervision of students in the library, under the guidance and supervision of the librarians.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support library lessons when requested under the supervision of the librarians.
• Daily supervision of students during class and/or families during open hours.
• Assist students to locate materials within the library catalog and the space itself.
• Work with small groups of students as requested.
• Check in/out library books and resources.
• Prepare all library holds and communicate with the community when books are ready.
• Manage communication from the ES Library email account.
• Process new books and repair damaged books.
• Sort, clean, and re-shelve books.
• Assist in the annual inventory of library materials and the preparation of lists of missing books to be discarded.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the library for instructional purposes.
• Prepare work orders, requests for supplies, and maintenance orders.
• Help to create engaging and dynamic displays.
• Participate in in-service training programs and/or professional growth opportunities as requested by the supervisor.
• Manage other duties as assigned by the librarians.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Prior experience in customer service oriented work environment.
• Tactful and professional front office skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Broad knowledge of a variety of children’s literature and subjects.
• Prior experience in school library settings.
• Prior experience working with library systems and technology such as catalogs, email, spreadsheets, documents, and presentation slides, as well as other documentation and communication tools.
• Prior experience working with students in an educational setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide support within the Library team and spaces.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of all ASD employees.
• Ability to support and manage the goals and activities of multiple groups of learners using the library at the same time.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently despite interruptions and requests by school community (students, teachers, parents).

SCHOOLWIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures.
• Model ASD ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community.
• Represent the skills and attitudes of global citizenship, antiracism and intercultural sensitivity and proactivity.
• Eager and willing to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.
• Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner.
• Take on other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support library lessons when requested under the supervision of the librarians.
• Daily supervision of students during class and/or families during open hours.
• Assist students to locate materials within the library catalog and the space itself.
• Work with small groups of students as requested.
• Check in/out library books and resources.
• Prepare all library holds and communicate with the community when books are ready.
• Manage communication from the ES Library email account.
• Process new books and repair damaged books.
• Sort, clean, and re-shelve books.
• Assist in the annual inventory of library materials and the preparation of lists of missing books to be discarded.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the library for instructional purposes.
• Prepare work orders, requests for supplies, and maintenance orders.
• Help to create engaging and dynamic displays.
• Participate in in-service training programs and/or professional growth opportunities as requested by the supervisor.
• Manage other duties as assigned by the librarians