School Librarian

Saint Francis International School, a Catholic school in Silver Spring MD, is seeking a qualified Librarian for grades Kindergarten through 5 for the 2026-2027 school year. Classes have library once per week during the school year.

This is a part time position with competitive pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position has the potential to become full time in combination with other teaching duties at Saint Francis International School. All possibilities can be negotiated in an interview if the qualified candidate is seeking full-time employment with full-time benefits.

Library Management

• Maintain a welcoming, safe, organized, and engaging library environment
• Review, organize, catalog, and maintain a collection of mission-aligned literature appropriate for students
• Manage and maintain library systems and resources
• Assist with selection and ordering of materials.
• Work with administration to maintain and responsibly steward the library budget.
• Coordinate library volunteers to facilitate book repair, cataloguing/shelving and student assistance.

Instructional Support

• Teach basic library, research, and media literacy skills including ethical use of information.
• Support students in selecting appropriate and engaging reading materials
• Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum through literature and library resources

Student Engagement

• Foster a love of reading and lifelong learning
• Encourage student curiosity through books, storytelling, and school-wide reading initiatives.
• Coordinate author visits and literature appreciation opportunities.
• Coordinate and schedule two book fairs annually.
• Manage receipt of donated books and an intentional redistribution of books to students prior to the summer break.

Catholic Identity

• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
• Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in library science, elementary education, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with library systems (e.g., Follett Destiny) and digital research tools is a plus
• Prior experience working with or teaching lower-school-aged children preferred.
• Strong knowledge of children’s literature and literacy development.
• Physical demands as required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person