Library Assistant

Job Title:   Library Assistant 

Job Status:   Part-time (60%), 11 Months

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Department:   Library

Reports to:    Librarian

Job Summary 

TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for a Library Assistant who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Librarian with the daily functions of the Library Media Center through providing effective services to students, staff, and parents.

Essential Job Functions

Regular Activities

• Perform daily opening and closing of library
• Oversee student use of media center, enforcing school policies and procedures
• Operate the circulation desk (logs, overdue notices, check in and out library materials)
• Provide support to students with library resources and materials
• Help oversee student library aide
• Develop pathfinders to support lesson plans
• Help with Collection Development through identifying and researching books to purchase that meet the school library collection policies
• Analyze information from multiple sources
• Receive new materials and supplies
• Collect statistics for monthly and annual library reports
• Maintain supplies for resource center in the library
• Help with rotating monthly displays
• Participate in textbook distribution and audit for inventory of classroom sets
• Process and repair library materials

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years’ administrative experience (school setting is preferred)

Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form 
• Detail oriented, organized
• Punctual and dependable
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to learn new computer software systems
• Analytical and critical thinking skills

Core Characteristics 

• Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
• Has a love of reading
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Able to understand, love, and relate to students
• Enjoys working with teenagers in a lively environment
• Must be active (or pursuing) community in a local Christian body of believers
• Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Required to use the computer throughout the day
• Work will be performed from the campus
• Will move throughout the campus during the day
• May occasionally have to lift up to 40 pounds\
• Work is generally performed throughout the year with hours typically 7:45 am-4:15 pm
  • This position will occasionally require you to work nights, weekends, and overnights (for trips/events). As much advance notice as possible will be provided. 
  • You will receive 22 days off during the summer 

Salary & Benefits

• TKA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, TKA  has an HSA and FSA plan, Employee Assistance Program, 403(B) base with matching contributions, basic life insurance, paid time off, and paid professional development.
• Pay Grid:  Admin Support ll
• Pay Grid Range: $22.43-$25.77
  • This position is paid based on a preset salary grid, and the actual salary will be determined by applicable education and experience as determined by the Human Resources department. The starting pay listed reflects this position's minimum experience and education requirements. The top pay range represents the top of the pay grid for this position. It is rare for a candidate to enter this position at the top of the pay grid. Most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of the pay grid, depending on experience and education.

Please Note: 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.