Library Coordinator

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s 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 to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities.

About the role

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Library Team as a full-time, hourly Library Coordinator working an Academic Year schedule (10-month), which includes one week before the school year begins and one week after the school year ends. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of the library collection, space, circulation, and databases.
• Open the library each morning and staff the 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 patron assistance, including checking out books, answering questions, and assisting with 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:

• Bachelor’s 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.

Successful candidates will have:

• Experience with library management systems, especially Follett Destiny.
• Appreciation of literacy, reading, and familiarity with contemporary children’s and YA literature.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, Google applications, Windows and Mac OS, and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
• Ability to consider alternative and diverse perspectives.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to remain poised under all circumstances and interact effectively with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust.

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 periods during the day.

Pay

$26-$30/hour

Schedule

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Academic Year (10-month schedule), including one week before the school year start date and one week after the school year end date.
• Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

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.