Library Assistant at Portledge School

About Portledge School:

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.  Enrolling approximately 535 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.  

Job Description:

Portledge School seeks to hire a part-time Library Assistant to help supervise students ranging from 9th grade to 12th grade in the Upper School Library Monday-Friday, from 9am-2pm. This is a part-time, 10-month position operating during days that classes are in session from September to June in a typical school year. The Library Assistant will report to the school Librarian.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for student management in the library

• Responsible for circulating and shelving materials

• Responsible for assisting with creating thematic displays

• Responsible for keeping library and office spaces tidy and organized

• Responsible for assisting with troubleshooting (ex. printer jams, digital file transfers)

• Assist librarian(s) with cataloging and other digital operations (Destiny usage, records management and overdue reports) as needed

• Assist librarian(s), Division and Department Heads with community outreach (book displays, promotions, communications)

• Assist with library collection maintenance

• Assist  with other administrative tasks (purchasing and POs, ESEA & BIDS documentation, database usage reports, supply inventory and ordering, etc.)  

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Familiarity with K-12 school environment

• Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and/or students in professional or social settings

• Belief in the value of all types of diversity with a commitment to social justice and equity

• Equity and Inclusion Training preferred

• Blackbaud and Google Suite experience preferred

• CPR and First Aid certification a plus

Application Notes: 
Please submit your resume by applying directly to the position posted on our Careers Page

Compensation Range:

$30-$35 per hour

Deadline:  
Open until filled

Start Date:
December 2025

Website:
https://www.portledge.org