Learning Center Assistant - Available August 17, 2026

Learning Center Assistant

Location: Learning Center / Library – Tioga Elementary School Reports To: Principal and District Librarian

The Learning Center Assistant is a vital member of the school's instructional support team. This role is responsible for the daily operations of the Learning Center, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment. The Assistant works directly with students and staff to facilitate the use of library resources, support literacy initiatives, and provide instructional assistance under the guidance of the District Librarian.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Support & Engagement

• Student Mentorship: Assist individuals and small groups with prescribed learning activities and research projects.
• Literacy Advocacy: Conduct engaging story times, book talks, and reading promotion activities to foster a love of literacy.
• Classroom Collaboration: Assist the District Librarian with large-group instruction and support teachers in locating and gathering curriculum-specific materials.
• Technology Guidance: Help students navigate the online library catalog, digital databases, and other learning center technologies.

Operations & Resource Management

• Circulation Management: Oversee the check-in/check-out process for books, equipment, and learning materials using library circulation software.
• Collection Maintenance: Prepare, process, and shelve new and existing materials; assist with inventory and weeding as directed.
• Environment Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and positive atmosphere conducive to quiet study and collaborative learning.

Professionalism & Community

• Relationship Building: Promote library services by maintaining professional and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and the community.
• Administrative Support: Perform other clerical or supervisory duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the school.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification: Must possess a valid Paraprofessional Letter; Visit isbe.net to learn how to apply for a para license.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask in a busy environment and maintain accurate records of library materials.

Hours 35 hours a week, 7 hours a day- Elementary Schools 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with a 30 minute duty free lunch Benefits

• $17.48 per hour
• IMRF Pension - Click here for more information
• Summers off, Holidays off, Winter and Spring break off
• 10 sick days - 03 personal days
• Insurance eligible - health, dental, vision, and long-term disability
• Board paid life insurance

Physical Demands:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees of the district.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, visual, and verbal form.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.