Elementary Library Media/ S.T.E.A.M. Teacher

Elementary Library Media/ S.T.E.A.M. Teacher Mercer County Schools Mercer Co. Elementary - Harrodsburg, Kentucky This job is also posted in Mercer County Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5616009

Application Deadline:

Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Mar 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Elementary Media Center & S.T.E.A.M. Coordinator Job Summary We are seeking a creative, forward-thinking Educator/Librarian to lead our elementary school library and STEAM initiatives. The successful candidate will blend traditional library literacy with 21st-century skills, leading hands-on STEAM lessons, coding, robotics, and makerspace activities for students in grades K-5 [adjust as needed]. This role is responsible for fostering a love of reading while promoting computational thinking, design thinking, and digital citizenship. Key Responsibilities & Duties Library Media & Literacy Manage daily library operations: circulation, inventory, and curation of a diverse, engaging, and age-appropriate collection of print and digital resources. Promote a love of literature through storytimes, reading challenges, and author studies. Provide research skills instruction suitable for various elementary levels.

S.T.E.A.M.

& Coding Instruction Develop and deliver interdisciplinary STEAM lessons that spark student curiosity, design thinking, and inquiry-based learning. Teach introductory coding and computational thinking concepts, utilizing tools such as ScratchJr, Blockly, or block-based languages. Integrate digital art and creative design into technology projects. Makerspace & Technology Integration Create, maintain, and supervise a "makerspace" area where students engage in hands-on building, crafting, and tinkering. Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate STEAM concepts into curriculum units (math, science, language arts). Provide training and support to staff on emerging technologies and digital educational tools. Digital Citizenship & Administration Educate students on safe, ethical, and responsible use of online resources and technology tools. Troubleshoot basic library technology, including student devices, printers, and 3D printers. Maintain a welcoming, organized, and inviting media center environment. Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Library Science, or related field; Master's preferred.

Preferred Certification:

Teaching License with Library Media Specialist endorsement (or ability to obtain).

Experience:

Previous elementary teaching experience preferred, especially in

STEM/STEAM

subjects.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with educational technology tools (Google Workspace for Education, iPads/Chromebooks), coding apps, and makerspace tools.

Soft Skills:

Strong classroom management skills, creativity, patience, collaboration, and a passion for teaching in a fast-paced, noisy, hands-on environment. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required