Library Coordinator (TK-Grade 3)

Oaks Christian School

Job Description

Library Coordinator (TK-Grade 3)

Part-Time, Non-Exempt (10 months), Category 4

Salary Range: $25.00-$32.00

REPORTS TO: TK-8 Principal

SUPERVISES: Library & Collaboration Center

The TK-3 Library Coordinator maintains the overall working environment of the Library. This position assists students, faculty, staff, and administration; attends to various duties and projects to build and maintain the creative and collaborative space; performs any other duties as required by the TK-8 Principal; and collaborates specifically also with the MS and HS Library Staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach students how to access books.
• Supervise students in the Library during breaks and lunch.
• Circulate books, textbooks, and periodicals.
• Maintain a schedule for classes to use the Library during the day.
• Work with parent volunteers and guide them on assigned tasks.
• Collaborate regularly with teachers and administrators.
• Communicate through email, Teams or phone calls.
• Advise students seeking recommendations for books.
• Maintain current and accurate circulation records with Alexandria.
• Maintain organization of all library holdings including subscriptions.
• Collect and record fines as needed.
• Repair books as needed.
• Conduct weekly lessons for TK-3rd Grades.
• Build and maintain resources and services that include print-based material.
• Oversee the circulation/reference services.
• Budget: exercise effective fiscal budgetary and facilities management of the library, under direct supervision of the TK-8 Principal.
• Collection Development: responsible for developing the library collection including purchasing of all books, periodicals, other resources.
  
  

Manage Collaborative Culture And Environment

• Create a positive, warm and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and visitors.
• Cultivate the sharing and enjoyment of the space with respect to others.
• Monitor appropriate group work and guide students to use non-distractive voices and behavior.
• Monitor behavior and work with TK-3 Director and TK-8 Principal to create a strong learning atmosphere.
• Participate in Back to School Night and all other school promotion functions as designated by the TK-8 Principal.
• Answer questions and offer information to all patrons and OCS guests.
• Straighten and maintain safe, unobstructed workspaces and arrange for any special cleaning.
• Develop and implement displays to promote use and exposure of various literature genres and resources.
• Creatively engage students through a monthly theme, contest, or educational topics.
  
  

Required For The Position

• Self-directed and problem-solving individual
• Energetic and positive demeanor
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (Google, Office 365, Teams, various educational technology components) and library usage (enough to help students troubleshoot)
• Experience in working with children, either in teaching (preferred) or other
• BA/BS degree required preferably in English or Library Science