Library Assistant Grade 3-8

Our School

The International School of San Francisco is a bilingual, multicultural learning community where students learn to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence, empathy, and joy. Our vibrant urban campus is situated in the heart of the city and serves nearly 1,100 students beginning at age 2 and continuing through grade 12. 

Mission

Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. 

Opportunity

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities both personal and professional. When minds and cultures from around the world come together, boundless curiosity takes hold; faculty and staff benefit from that deep intellectual engagement and joyful discovery as we live out our values of respect, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and curiosity. Each employee is both teacher and learner in our vibrant, multicultural, multilingual school community.

Library Program Vision Statement

In the libraries, hallways, and classrooms of our school, The International School of San Francisco library program will foster a love of reading, teach information literacy and research skills, extend and support the classroom curriculum and school programs, and serve as a resource for our community of students, teachers, and families.

Position
The Grade 3-8 Library Assistant will support the daily operations of the Grade 3-8 library. This role is focused on cultivating a positive learning environment for all patrons in keeping with our school values. This role is 25 hours per week, with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule.

Focus and  Responsibilities

• Supervise students using the library during their free time (lunch, breaks, etc)
• Maintain a productive atmosphere for all patrons
• Support the librarians in providing library instruction
• Assist students with locating materials in the library
• Assist the librarians with tasks related to loaning and recollecting library material s
• Support initiatives to ensure that the library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all
• Help students and adults check out materials
• Support the librarian in maintaining a clean, organized learning environment, including reshelving of materials
• Act as a substitute for the librarian during absences or as needed, supervising classes and facilitating activities as directed
• Additional duties, possibly including supervision of older students, as assigned by the Librarian or Principal

Key qualities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse, fast-paced, multilingual educational environment
• Strong communication skills with students and adults
• An interest in learning about and supporting library services
• Must be punctual, collaborative, self-motivated, and excited to interact with students
• Availability to work in the early to mid-afternoon (approximately 12pm-5pm)
• Prior experience with school-age children strongly preferred
• Knowledge of French is a plus

Must be eligible to work in the US

This is a part-time, hourly position, 12-5pm Monday through Friday. Salary range is $26-30 depending on experience. Additional hours may be available in other areas of the school through the Extended Care Program.

Opportunity

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community, we appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect, and collegiality, and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world we live in.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.