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Librarian 2025-2026, Eastside Catholic, Sammamish

Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools
On-site
Sammamish, Washington, United States
$54,500 - $109,105 USD yearly

  • Position Type:
      Student Support Services/Librarian

  • Date Posted:
      7/9/2025

  • Location:
      Eastside Catholic HS, Sammamish

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    Reports to: High School and Middle School Principals Supervises: N/A
    FLSA Status: Exempt FTE: 1.0
    Salary Range: $54,500-$109,105
     
    Benefits: We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: • Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance • 401(k) matching • Free parking • Lunch on most school days 

    WHO WE ARE

    Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community rooted in Catholic tradition, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships, and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.

    Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
     

    JOB SUMMARY

    Eastside Catholic School seeks a dynamic and student-centered Librarian to lead and continue developing a robust 6-12 library program aligned with our Mission and Touchstones. The Librarian partners closely with faculty, staff and students to foster a love of reading, support academic inquiry and integrate information literacy and technology across the curriculum.  

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

    Instruction and Technology
    • Teach students to be critical consumers and producers of information
    • Collaborate with faculty to develop student research projects and teach classes on information literacy
    • Coach faculty, staff and students on the use of library and technology resources
    • Explore and promote opportunities to integrate new technology into the curriculum
    • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of technology, information literacy, and research initiatives
    • Teach students to be safe, ethical and responsible digital citizens
    • Conduct library orientation and workshops for faculty and students
    • Provide instructional technology training for students, faculty and staff
    Collection Development and Reading Advocacy
    • Manage resources to support curriculum and student learning
    • Develop a relevant collection of non-fiction and fiction to ensure quality reading choices for all students
    • Select and acquire library materials with recommendations from faculty including books and e-books, print and electronic periodicals and online databases
     
    • Promote a culture of reading and intellectual curiosity within the school community
    • Motivate students to read for pleasure
    Library Administration
    • Ensure smooth daily operation of the library
    • Cultivate a library atmosphere that is conducive to study and welcoming to all
    • Manage the library budget and vendor accounts
    • Develop, maintain and communicate library policies
    • Create and maintain digital access to the library resources
    • Recruit, train and supervise library volunteers
    • Collaborate with after-school study supervisors
    Other
    • Lead and advise student clubs, activities groups and competitions including Battle of the Books
    • Supervise a Tutorial period
    • This position may also lead a Mentor group
    • Attend school events as required
    • Supervise students with free periods
    • Partner with Seattle Archdiocese librarians on events like Battle of the Books
     

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

     
    • A genuine commitment to Catholic education
    • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
      

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

     
    • MLIS (Master of Library Information Science) required
    • Teacher librarian credential or teaching credential preferred
    • Strong knowledge of, and comfort with, educational technology including, but not limited to, OPAC software, library databases and Microsoft Office Suite
     
    Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to ahylton@eastsidecatholic.org.