Media Center Assistant

We are looking to hire for the position of Media Center Assistant for the 2026–2027 school year, according to the following skills and qualifications.

Interested candidates please send your application by June 16; position may close before that date if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Details

• Position Name : Media Center Assistant
• Reports to : Teacher Librarian
• Time commitment : Full-time

The position

Media Center Assistants play a key supporting role in cultivating a vibrant and forward-thinking learning environment at Nido. They work closely under the direction of the Teacher Librarians, supporting the daily operations of the Media Center and help ensure its functions as a Learning Hub. Media Center Assistant support students, staff and faculty in fostering critical thinking and developing the information literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship skills needed for academic success, while contributing to a welcoming and inspiring space for learning and exploration. Media Center Assistants also effectively operate the assets of the media center and serve as cultural ambassadors to our community.

School Mission

International School Nido de Aguilas empowers learners to CONNECT authentically, EXPLORE with curiosity, and ACT with purpose.

School Core Values

• Kindness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Belonging
• Positivity

Portrait of a Nido Learner

Nido Learners are

• Connectors
• Thinkers
• Inquirers
• Designers
• Changemakers

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated interest in current and emerging technologies related to information retrieval, media literacy, and AI Literacy, with willingness to develop competencies in these areas.
• Ability to lift and carry books and library materials.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides).
• Experience with Library Management Systems (Follett, Aleph or others) preferred.
• Experience in library services and/or demonstrated interest in school library environments.
• Experience working with children and young people in school settings.
• Experience working in a multilingual environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Academic studies in Librarianship, Pedagogy, Humanities or Social Sciences preferred.

Skills, Attitudes, and Dispositions

• Demonstrate high flexibility, organization, and the ability to multitask across a range of initiatives and expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Operates as a reflective and highly collaborative team member.
• Possess a growth-mindset and use a strengths-based approach to learning.
• Model life-long learning, curiosity and continuous personal & professional growth.
• Seek and value critical feedback.
• Ability to build trust and maintain healthy working relationships across the school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Media Center Operations Support

• Support the daily operations of the Media Center, ensuring a welcoming and conducive environment for students and faculty.
• Prepare resources for community use: cataloging, covering, labeling, stamping and attaching spine labels and barcodes.
• Organize and shelve books and other library materials, ensuring all items are in the correct location and sequence.
• Process new and donated materials, with supervised cataloging.
• Repair and maintain damaged books and materials.
• Conduct and support collection inventories.
• Collaborate with other members of the Media Center Team to ensure an efficient and invitational model of service delivery.

Circulation and Borrowing Services

• Manage borrowing services: select materials, oversee check-out processes, clean and organize items.
• Process returns: sanitize and re-shelve materials.
• Prepare, review, and send loan reports to patrons and relevant staff.

Information Literacy and Research Skills Support

• Under the guidance of the Teacher Librarian, the Media Center Assistant support students in navigating research tools and databases, and contribute to a Media Center environment where ethical, independent research practices are encouraged and modeled.
• Promote and support a community of critical thinkers, skillful researchers, ethical users and communicators of information.
• Assist with the use and integration of technology into lessons and projects.

Collaboration and Program Support

• Work closely with the Teacher Librarian and classroom teachers to support inquiry learning, literacy programs, and general use of the Media Center.
• Contribute to promotional programs and events that highlight Media Center services.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and advancements in library science.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to foster a sense of community within the media center, encouraging students to view it as a hub for learning and collaboration.
• Support the organization of community events and activities that involve parents, creating a partnership between the media center and the school community.
• Actively engage with the students in activities that promote a love for reading, learning, and exploration.

Other Professional Responsibilities

• Represent Nido with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner.
• Promote the school’s shared mission, vision and guiding statements.
• Build trusting relationships that promote mutual respect and collaborative practice.

International School Nido de Aguilas is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on being a diverse environment and seek the best talents who will contribute to generating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, marital status, cultural background, sexual orientation, languages, abilities, or any other personal characteristic.

International School Nido de Aguilas is committed to promoting a safe and secure environment by following, enforcing and constantly improving our child safeguarding policy.