Part-Time Primary School Library Assistant

PS Library Assistant - Part-time

Job Title Primary School Library Assistant - Part-time

Reports To Primary School Librarian and the Primary School Principal

FLSA Status Non- Exempt

Job Summary

Supervised by the Primary School Librarian and reporting to the Primary School Principal, the PS
Library Assistant collaborates on school-wide instructional initiatives that make the library a central component in preparing students for success in the 21st Century.

Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities are planned and implemented under the direction of the
Teacher-Librarian:

1. Contribute to the WIS Mission and Values.
2. Contribute to a climate of respect and understanding amongst faculty and staff, students, and parents.
3. Perform other related duties, as needed

Circulation

● Implement all aspects of library circulation and reserve services using Follett Destiny system and the library’s procedures

● Correctly shelve materials and shelf-read when needed
● Prepare student id’s and manage student library bags

Collection

● Create and edit basic catalog records in Destiny
● Oversee the processing of all library materials
● Recommend materials for withdrawal and perform withdrawals in Destiny
● Perform inventory, if applicable
● Mend damaged books

Library space

● Prepare library space and computers for use
● Maintain a neat appearance of the library and collection, including tidying shelves and student spaces throughout the day

● Create displays, signage, decorations as needed.

Reference

● Help students, teachers and parents in finding and accessing print and non-print resources, often using the online catalog

Teaching and Programming

● Help prepare for library classes using the collection and supplies
● When needed, assist with classes, including implementing classroom management methods
● When needed, step in to read to and supervise classes
● Assist with programming, such as author visits, assemblies and school-wide initiatives
● Assist with teaching and library space scheduling using Google calendars

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree or comparable, accredited certification training experience is preferred

● Proficiency with Apple devices, creating/organizing/sharing files in Google Drive and creating documents using current digital tools

● Friendly and welcoming to library patrons
● Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy
● Detail-oriented, accurate, organized and thorough
● Effective communicator and problem-solver, able to work independently
● Experience working with Primary School-aged children
● Collaborative and team-oriented
● Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
● Fluency in Spanish and/or French is preferable
● Experience working in libraries is a plus
● Flexible schedule is a plus
● Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus

Working Conditions

Working primarily in a climate-controlled office and library environment with young children in a school. Outside at times.

Physical Requirements

To perform the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others

may understand clearly, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 35 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs and reach overhead.

Direct Reports

Students

Approved by: Caroline Wood, Director of Human Resources

Date approved:
Reviewed by:

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person