Middle School Librarian - Part Time Fall/Winter Leave Replacement

JOB TITLE: Middle School Librarian - Part Time Fall/Winter Leave Replacement

REPORTS TO: Head of Middle School

JOB STATUS: .50 FTE 

ABOUT ATHENIAN

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse, creativity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Please read through our site to learn more about our community, and we look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Part Time Middle School Librarian is responsible for implementing a library program to meet the needs of middle school students and faculty including:  

• All library services such as collection management, book processing & cataloging, activity programming, library management systems, database use and instruction, and facilities maintenance.   
• Collaborating with and supporting teachers and their curriculum through research skills and information literacy related classroom instruction.  
• Supervising students in the library before school, during morning break, during lunch, and during the Thursday afternoon break.
• Supporting students and teachers with research project assistance including evaluating student work.  
• Promoting recreational reading including book displays, leading book clubs, and organizing author talks and other special events.  
• Assisting students and teachers with tech solutions. 
• Coordinating purchases (e.g. collection development, programming, etc.)
• Supervising parent volunteers.
• Step in as needed to cover classes to support the Middle School community.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Library and Information Science or Education.
• A desire to work with middle school students in an educational setting.
• Experience working in a school library.
• Technology proficiency with computers, iPads, printers, and Google Suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice.

BENEFITS, COMPENSATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. The range for this role is $30-42/hour. Community members also enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. 

All employees are expected to attend all-school functions relevant to their role and to participate in supporting the student experience with other school duties as requested by their direct supervisor.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly for this role.

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.