Montgomery County Public Schools · 17 hours ago
FY26: Media Assistant, Sligo Creek ES, 4hrs/10mon, Ad Closes 2/12/26
Silver Spring, MD
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.68/hr - $31.83/hr
1+ years expMontgomery County Public Schools is seeking a Media Assistant for Sligo Creek Elementary School. The Media Assistant supports the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs and works directly with students to aid in instruction related to information literacy and research skills.
Education
Responsibilities
Supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs
Creates a warm and welcoming environment in the media center for all students, staff and the entire school community
Aids with instruction pertaining to information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services and/or access to library resources
Helps manage the school-wide library media catalog and performs the daily routine operations of the media center
Gives work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and helps in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable
Performs media center duties and requires technological aptitude that includes the ability to learn current technology independently, and the ability to communicate this knowledge to students and staff
Qualification
Required
High School or GED diploma required
Completion of 30 semester hours of college course work and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional situations required if no associates degree
Experience in using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and Internet
Possesses strong interpersonal skills suited for customer service
Demonstrates effective communication abilities
Embraces a growth mindset when it comes to serving students and for the skills required to be proficient at job
Demonstrates ability to be flexible, be a team player in a dynamic environment and continually adapt to meet the needs of students and the school community
Demonstrates willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection
Demonstrates ability to locate print or digital information as needed
Ability to adapt to new technologies
Ability to become proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation programs, e-mail, and on-line ordering) and the ability to impart this knowledge to students and staff effectively
Ability to operate and provide problem-solving for a variety of computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment or the ability to acquire such skills
Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn library media center procedures and techniques
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions
Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn and to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)
Ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment, and other equipment and or objects weighing 25-30 lbs
Physical demands include stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods of time
Position requires occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods of time
Preferred
Associates degree preferred
Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred
Company
Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools is the school district serving Montgomery County, Virginia.
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