John F. Kennedy School Library Aide - Canton, Massachusetts
1 day ago

Job description
The John F. Kennedy Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Library Aide beginning at the start of the school year. The candidate will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to students, families, and staff.
The John F. Kennedy School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serves over 480 students in grades kindergarten - five. The culture and climate of the John F. Kennedy School promote academic growth and social-emotional learning and ensure high-quality teaching and learning through purposeful design and rigorous and equitable experiences.
JOB SUMMARY
The Library Aide will work 30 hours per week, empowering students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and ethical users of information. The library program is essential to learning and teaching and must be fully integrated into the curriculum and aligned to the School Improvement Plan to promote students' achievement of learning goals and objectives.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain circulation and all material records using Follett Destiny library software
2. Maintain the library catalog and update and weed materials periodically
3. Create a welcoming atmosphere for young children by teaching students to use the library effectively
4. Select appropriate books to read aloud to students
5. Encourage students to read for understanding, pleasure, and the exploration of diverse
viewpoints and genres
6. Assist students with finding resources for class assignments
7. Help students check out materials, inspect returned books for damage, and send out due notices for unreturned items
8. Help teachers locate materials for their classrooms
9. Plan and advertise special library events, such as book fairs and author visits
10. Create promotional displays and materials, such as thematic reading lists
11. Collaborate, support, and share space with the Digital Learning Specialist
12. Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by the building principal and/or District administration, which includes 90 minutes of duties each week.
Reports To: Building Principal
Work Year: 180 Days
Compensation: Per the Administrative Assistant's Collective Bargaining Agreement
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