Library Clerk 2026-2027 School Year

Job Description

Job Description

Library Clerk
Part-Time, Hourly

Schedule of up to 28 hours per week when school is in session. 

Organizational Overview

Grow Public Schools’ (GPS) mission is to be a network of high-performing schools in Kern County, dedicated to academic excellence that empowers all students to thrive through a foundation of health and wellness, college and career readiness, and lifelong success. We believe education and wellness are fundamental pillars for success, and their harmonious integration paves the way for brilliant and vibrant futures.

Founded in August of 2011 by the Grimm Family Education Foundation, GPS is committed to serving the Kern County community through high-quality public education. GPS currently operates two TK-8 schools, Grow Academy Arvin and Grow Academy Shafter, serving more than 1,600 students. 

Summary Description:

The Library Clerk helps create a welcoming, organized space where scholars can enjoy books and build a love of reading. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, staying organized, and supporting students in finding books they’re excited about.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Maintains an efficient system of classifying, cataloging, and circulating all library materials and checks out Library books and materials using Alexandria software
  
• Partners with teachers to provide books that support classroom units and themes
  
• Creates documents or spreadsheets to support Library organization and use
  
• Assists with planning and execution of school literacy events such as Read Across America Week, Scholastic Book Fair, and Literacy Night
  
• Makes ordering recommendations to site leaders as needed
  
• Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities
  
• Provide literacy support by listening to students read and asking prepared comprehension questions
  
• Assist the front office as needed during busy periods, breaks, or lunch coverage
  
• Related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with the Dewey system and brick-and-mortar libraries
• Demonstrated passion for reading and literacy
• Knowledge of Google Suite including; Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
• Experience working with diverse learners
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
  

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience working in a school or similar setting

Physical requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee is occasionally required to push, move, lift or otherwise bear up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Specific hearing abilities are required by this job.

Work Environment: This position is in-person, in instructional facilities located in Kern County.