Library Assistant presso Portledge School
Portledge School · Locust Valley, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Junior
- Ufficio in Locust Valley
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