John F. Kennedy School Library Aide

Canton Public Schools•Canton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The John F. Kennedy Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Library Aide beginning at the s tart of the 2026-2027 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain circulation and all material records using Follett Destiny library software
Maintain the library catalog and update and weed materials periodically
Create a welcoming atmosphere for young children by teaching students to use the library effectively
Select appropriate books to read aloud to students
Encourage students to read for understanding, pleasure, and the exploration of diverse viewpoints and genres
Assist students with finding resources for class assignments
Help students check out materials, inspect returned books for damage, and send out due notices for unreturned items
Help teachers locate materials for their classrooms
Plan and advertise special library events, such as book fairs and author visits
Create promotional displays and materials, such as thematic reading lists
Collaborate, support, and share space with the Digital Learning Specialist
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.