Library Coordinator

Job Title:2026-2027 Library Coordinator

Department:Library

Reports To:School Librarians

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

On-Site:Yes

FTE:Full-Time40 hoursper week; Academic Year Position (10-month schedule) including one week before the school year start date and one week after the school year end date

Pay Range:$26-$30/hour

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential and when students learn by doing exploring and reflecting rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people supporting their curiosity sense of purpose and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas making a meaningful impact and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 andlocatedin Seattles Madison Valley neighborhood The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning designed tospark instudents of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning accomplishment and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively preparing them to thrive in future endeavors whileremainingrooted in the schools longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say I belong. We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work highly skilled in their practice and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity inclusion and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

Position Summary/Overview:

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Library Team as a full-time hourly Library Coordinatorworkingan Academic Year schedule which includes one week before the school year begins and one week after the school year ends. We are seeking a candidate who will support the schools mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background thatdemonstratesan understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency.

The Library Coordinator reports to the School Librarians and supports them in providing library services to students faculty and staff across all three divisions: Lower School Middle School and Upper School.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of the library collection space circulation and databases.

• Open the library each morning andstaffthe circulation desk throughout the day.

• Supervise K-12 students when they are using the library before school during library classes recesses and other times as needed.

• Provide patronassistance including checking out books answering questions andassistingwith the use of the library catalog (Follett Destiny) and other library databases.

• Check in and shelve returned books.

• Catalog and process new books using Follett Destiny (i.e. MARC records).

• Conduct periodic library collection inventory weeding and maintenance.

• Design and produce promotional materials including library bulletin boards and displays.

• Attend periodic after-school staff meetings and community gatherings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least one of the following:

• Bachelors degree in a related field.

• Relevant work experience in a library or related setting; candidates currently enrolled in Education or Library-focused programs of study are encouraged to apply.

• Other combinations of applicable education training and experience which provide the knowledge abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in this position may be considered.

• Experience with library management systems especially Follett Destiny.

• Appreciation of literacy reading and familiarity with contemporarychildrensand YA literature.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Google applications Windows and Mac OS and an aptitude for learningnew technologies.

• Ability to worka 7:15 a.m.3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday schedule.

Successful candidates will have:

• Enthusiasm for working with students in all K-12 age groups faculty staff and the larger school community.

• Ability to prioritize duties with limited supervision and work independently.

• Exceptional attention to detail-oriented tasks and projects.

• Effective collaboration skills in working with colleagues parents and community partners.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry boxes of books.

• Ability to kneel bend and reach while shelving and processing materials.

• Ability to stand and move throughout the library space for extended periodsduringthe day.

Mental Requirements

Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions to consider alternative and diverse perspectives to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to remain poised under all circumstances and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presentedindicatesthe general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed tocontain or to be interpretedasa comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilitiesqualificationsandobjectivesrequired of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization responsibilitiescan and willchange in alignment with greaterefficienciesand mission metrics.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website atand navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the About Bush tab) foradditionalinformation/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School but this positiondoesntfit your talents please visit our website foradditionalopenings:. While wesincerely appreciateall applications only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and Bush School prohibits discrimination harassment or retaliation in any aspect of employment including recruitment hiring assignment compensation promotion discipline training benefits termination and other terms and conditions of employment.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship or immigration status sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status genetic information veteran or military status disability the use of a trained service animal or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

This position requires applicants to be at the time of application legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants whorequirevisa sponsorship.