ABOUT HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES

Join a Community Where Your Work Changes Lives For nearly forty years, Holy Family Ministries has provided hope and purpose to children, youth, and families in Chicago's under-resourced neighborhoods — rooted in faith, powered by education. When you join our team, you're not just filling a role. You're becoming part of a community where 500+ children, across four distinct programs, get the chance to excel academically, grow spiritually, expand their life experiences, and become the leaders their communities need. At Holy Family, Excellence in Education goes beyond the classroom. Our work strengthens communities by preparing youth for entrance into high-performing high schools, instilling the values, character, and resilience they need to thrive, and developing the next generation of leaders — and our staff are the ones who make that possible, every day. You'll find your place among four stellar programs, each offering a unique way to make an impact: 1) Little Learners Academy — shaping a child's very first educational experiences; 2) Holy Family School — guiding students through a transformative K-8 journey; 3) Adventures in Learning — enriching lives through afterschool and summer camp programming; 4) The Peace Exchange — building youth leadership and preventing violence in the community. This is a place built on trust and proven impact: Holy Family Ministries holds a Platinum Seal from Candid (GuideStar), a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, and stands as a well-respected 501(c)(3) organization — meaning your work here is backed by an organization that takes its stewardship, and its people, seriously. If you're looking for a career with purpose, where faith, education, and community come together to change children's lives, we'd love for you to join us.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Media Center & Technology Specialist supports student and staff learning by maintaining a well-organized, curriculum-aligned library media center while serving as the school's primary resource for technology integration and day-to-day technical support. This role requires equal strength in library science — collection development, information literacy instruction, and media circulation — and hands-on technology skills, including troubleshooting hardware and software, supporting classroom tech tools, and helping staff use technology effectively. The ideal candidate brings both a library background and practical IT experience, and is comfortable moving fluidly between the media center and the classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Support & Integration Serve as the building-level point of contact for technology support, troubleshooting hardware, software, devices, and classroom technology tools for staff and students. Maintain and monitor school technology assets; coordinate inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment. Assist the principal and district technology coordinator in identifying professional development needs related to technology; facilitate staff training and in-service as needed. Collaborate with teachers to meaningfully integrate technology into classroom instruction aligned with district curriculum. Inform staff and students about available technology resources and support confident, effective use across subject areas. Information Literacy & Instruction Teach information and technology literacy skills to students, modeling effective research strategies, ethical information use, and responsible digital citizenship. Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and deliver instructional strategies that support information literacy across content areas. Stay current on trends in education, library science, and instructional technology; apply new knowledge to continuously improve programs and services. Attend relevant staff and department meetings; participate in professional growth opportunities. Library & Media Center Management Develop and maintain a current, curriculum-aligned collection of print and digital media using accepted selection criteria, including multicultural and gender-fair standards. Catalog, classify, and organize all media materials and equipment according to professional library standards; maintain accurate inventory and submit timely reports. Oversee circulation of materials; supervise, train, and coordinate media center paraeducators, student aides, and volunteers. Solicit ongoing input from teachers and students to guide collection development and media purchases; assist in managing the media center budget. Promote a love of reading and independent learning through programming, displays, and resource curation. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (B.S. in Elementary/Secondary Education, Instructional technology, Educational Media, Library Science, or related field) Valid state educator's certificate or licensure in Educational Media / Library Science, or eligibility to obtain Minimum 3 years of experience in an elementary or secondary education setting Hands-on experience with instructional technology, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and classroom devices Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families Experience in a school library or media center role, collection management, and circulation workflows Background in adult training, staff development, or technology coaching Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), learning management systems, and/or Google Workspace for Education

CORE COMPETENCIES

Aptitude for diagnosing and resolving common technology issues independently and in a timely manner Commitment to ethical information practices, intellectual freedom, and copyright compliance Flexibility and collaborative spirit to serve diverse staff, student, and family needs Ability to organize, catalog, display, distribute, and produce instructional materials Knowledge of civil rights relating to free access to materials and copyright laws. Ability to be flexible in order to accommodate teachers, students, parents/guardians, and community members. Knowledge and ability to work with technology and assist integration in the classroom. Ability to manage and develop a library collection and media center environment that is organized, accessible, and welcoming.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Able to work indoors and occasionally outdoors. Role requires sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, seeing, hearing, and the ability to lift a minimum of 10lbs.

BENEFITS

(full-time employees only) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) Life Insurance Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403 (b) Holy Family Ministries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. Accommodation is available upon request and certification.

Pay:

$64,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): How many years experience troubleshooting classroom technology hardware and software (Chromebooks, projectors, printers, interactive displays)? This role requires moving fluidly between school IT support and library/media center duties, portentially on the same day. Are you comfortable working in both capacities as part of one role? How many years of experience do you have working in a K-12 (elementary or secondary) education setting? Do you currently hold, or are you eligible to obtain, a valid state educator's certificate/license in Educational Media or Library Science?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

CompTIA A+ (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person