Address
Form of work- Supervise library spaces so that student behavior supports the library’s academic purpose
- Create a welcoming and inclusive library environment by greeting students and by displaying diverse and culturally responsive book selections
- Encourage students to read for pleasure by guiding them to books that may interest them
- Teaching students, through formal and informal instructional methods, how to successfully navigate the research process
- Oversee book circulation
- Assist the Summer School Office staff with administrative projects as needed
- Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
- Prior experience working with a diverse student population and demonstrated equity and inclusion mindset. Candidates should be aware of their own identity and biases; candidates actively work to create an inclusive environment.
- A bachelor’s degree, MLIS preferred
- Candidates must satisfactorily complete two criminal background checks.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Positive and collaborative attitude
JobID: 1812
Position Type:
Summer School
Summer School
Date Posted:
1/11/2024
1/11/2024
Location:
Summer School
Summer School
Summer at Lakeside is currently recruiting for an Upper School Library Assistant. The position will be part time. The dates for employment are June 17 – August 2 with hours of 8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Library Assistant will be primarily responsible for supervising the library, overseeing book circulation, and assisting the Summer School Office staff with administrative projects as needed.
Visit https://www.lakesideschool.org/summer/high-school-courses to see full class descriptions of courses offered during the summer of 2024.
Responsibilities
Requirements and Qualifications
Compensation
The stipend for this position is $4,500. Lunch is included.
Application Process
Interested candidates should visit Lakeside School’s careers website to apply online. The application process will remain open until a qualified candidate has accepted an offer. Applicants being considered will be interviewed. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. For additional questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Kat Yorks, Director of Summer School Programs, by email, kat.yorks@lakesideschool.org, or by phone, 206-440-2701. PLEASE DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO KAT YORKS’S E-MAIL. Application materials need to be submitted online.
Working At Lakeside
At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.
Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.
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