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 Work hours : Wednesdays, 8am
• 12:30pm, Thursdays and Fridays, 8am
• 3:30pm 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:

$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person