Elementary Media Library Teacher

POSITION

Elementary Library / Media Teacher

Grandview and Botsford Elementary School

2nd half of the 2025-26 School Year

Per the CEA Agreement

December 2025

Until Filled

Elementary School Teaching / Technology and Media

Required Education/Certification

• Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate
• An Educational Technology (NP) or Library / Media (ND) preferred
• Strong knowledge and passion for elementary literature
• Experience teaching elementary students
• Experience in a related field of studies with relevant specialization and experience
• Knowledge of current instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of library and media curriculum and concepts
• Ability to establish productive relationships with diverse learners for students, parents, and staff that allow for productive collaboration
• Competency in student management and supervision
• Understanding the academic and social-emotional needs of young children
• Willingness to try and share new ideas, techniques, and strategies
• Empathy and excellent interpersonal skills

• Extensive knowledge and interest in library/media instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of library/media curriculum and concepts
• Effective teaching skills to make classes interesting for students and encourage them to participate
• Patience and approachability so that students feel comfortable to try new learning

• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to assist in the selection of instructional materials; keeps students and teaching staff informed regarding new acquisitions for use in the classroom.
• Serves as a ready resource to students to provide research and technology assistance.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Develops and arranges educational displays.
• Assists with the preparation and administration of the media budget.
• Supporting teachers with materials for special projects in the classroom.

• Demonstrates knowledge of current trends in media practice and information media
• Demonstrates knowledge of the school's program and student information needs within that program
• Establishes goals for the media program appropriate to the setting and the students served
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district, and access to such
• Plans the media program, integrated with the overall school program
• Develops a plan to evaluate the media program

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport
• Establishes a culture for investigation and love of media
• Establishes and maintains technology and computer procedures
• Manages student behavior
• Organizes physical space to enable smooth flow

• Collaborates with teachers in the design of instructional units and lessons
• Engages students in enjoying technology and in learning information skills
• Assists students and teachers in the use of technology in the classroom
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness

• Reflects on practice
• Communicates with the larger community
• Participates in a professional community

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