Lower School Library Teacher - Leave Position (Full Time)

About Town School :

Town School for Boys is a K-8 all-boys independent school located in San Francisco with approximately 415 students, of whom 50% come from self-identified families of color, and a faculty: student ratio of 1:6. Our diverse faculty and staff can be characterized by their warmth, collegiality, and dedication to our mission and values . At Town, learning is prized, love of school is essential, and boyhood is celebrated. For more information, please visit our Town Facts page , read about " Why a Boys' School ," or learn about our community of belonging .

Position Description:

Town School for Boys seeks a full-time Lower School Library Teacher to maintain library operations and K-2 instruction from May 4 to June 3, 2026. This position involves working closely with the Director of Library Services to ensure a seamless end-of-year experience for students and faculty. There are weekly faculty meetings, lunch, and recess duty obligations. Ultimately, we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications. Duties and Responsibilities of the

Job Include:

Instruction & Supervision

• Lead K-2 library classes using provided lesson plans and slide decks. Supervise 5th-8th grade recess, 7:30 AM Morning Care for 1st
• 8th grades, and 3:00
• 3:30 Extended Day Coverage for 1st
• 4th grades.

Manage the library space to ensure consistent student supervision and operational continuity.

Library Operations & End-of-Year Duties Circulation:

Manage book check-ins/outs and student holds using Follett Destiny while assisting patrons with account and catalog inquiries.

Patron Support:

Help students and staff locate materials and use library resources.

Collection Maintenance:

Clear return bins, sort materials, perform shelf reads, and accurately reshelve items to maintain organization.

Library Environment:

Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming space.

End-of-Year Support:

Assist with collecting outstanding materials and completing closing inventory tasks.

General Support:

Perform additional library duties as needed to support daily operations.

Desired Qualifications and Skills Include:

Bachelor's degree is required; a teaching credential and/or Master's degree is preferred. Experience teaching grades K-2 with strong classroom management skills. Ability to learn and use Follett Destiny library database software. Proficiency with Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, and Sheets) and basic AV/computer setups. Skill in engaging with the public and providing a welcoming, helpful presence to students, staff, and parents. Ability to engage in light physical activity, including lifting, pushing book carts, and shelving books on low and high shelves. Attention to detail regarding alphabetical and categorical shelving systems.

Non-Discrimination Policy :

Town School for Boys admits students of any race, color, religion, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Town School for Boys is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are commensurate with our peer schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and with similar NAIS schools. Please see the careers section of our website for additional information.

Salary Information :

The anticipated annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the LS Library Leave Replacement position is $75,000 to $130,000, prorated based on factors such as years of experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as part of any final offer. Apply for this position HERE .