Library Assistant

About This Role

This part-time Library Assistant and Reading Teacher position combines literacy instruction with library experiences for students from PK3 through 8th grade. The role focuses on fostering a love of reading, strengthening foundational reading skills, and encouraging students to explore books in a faith-filled learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one reading lesson per grade level each week
• Guide students through the process of selecting and checking out library books
• Promote a love of reading through read-alouds, book discussions, storytelling, and exposure to a variety of literature
• Introduce students to different genres, authors, and books appropriate for their developmental levels
• Guide students in selecting, checking out, returning, and caring for library books
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and student-friendly library environment
• Monitor student participation and provide feedback to support reading growth
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce literacy goals and support the school's academic priorities
• Coordinate the annual Book Fair with support from the Parent Organization
• Coordinate and host the Parent Mystery Reader program to encourage family involvement and promote a love of reading
• Incorporate Catholic values and support the mission and identity of St. Ambrose Catholic School
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Requirements

• Current Texas teacher certification
• Strong knowledge of foundational reading instruction and literacy development
• Ability to engage students across a range of grade levels and reading abilities
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
• Commitment to Catholic education and the mission of St. Ambrose Catholic School
• Willingness to begin and complete Catechist-level certification in Religious Instruction within the timeframe established by the school and Archdiocese if not currently certified
• Ability to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Ability to teach a full-time schedule
• Ability to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
• Ability to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Ability to lift and carry classroom materials and supplies up to approximately 35 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Ability to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather