Upper School Assistant Librarian

Details Posted: 25-Jun-26 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Type: Full Time Salary: $50,000-$80,000. Categories Library/Media Specialist Salary Details Final compensation will be determined based on prior experience. MKA offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, medical and dental coverage; retirement plans with employer matching; life and disability insurance; and access to wellness and professional development resources. Preferred Education 4 Year Degree Montclair Kimberley Academy, an innovative Jr-K – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks a full-time Upper School Assistant Librarian beginning the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include circulation management, collection support, and supporting students and faculty with use of the Academic Center and its resources. The Assistant Librarian will help create a welcoming, comfortable environment that celebrates reading, research, inquiry, and exploration. Qualified Candidates Will Meet The Following Criteria Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)Library and/or education experience (preferred) Collection Support / Circulation Management Keep the online catalog current and discard materials as neededCommunicate with students regarding overdue, missing, and lost library materialsTrack ordering/receipt of library materials processing and repairing for circulation as neededMaintain relationship with vendors relating to interlibrary loan, library materials, and suppliesCheck in and shelve circulated materials; shelf read to maintain organized collection Conduct ongoing collection inventory Collect usage statistics for Destiny (library catalog) and MKA Research DatabasesManage tri-campus new patron import into Destiny Library Catalog each Fall and maintain Upper School patron records throughout the school year Help lead and/or participate in community initiatives as needed Physical Library And Community Support Staff main desk, providing circulation, reference, and readers advisory services to both students and facultyManage scheduling of Academic Center spaces; communicate set-up / reset needs to Facilities for events Ensure Academic Center has all necessary supplies for student and faculty useAssist with supervision of students using the library by communicating library policies and procedures Support Student Library Leadership group with weekly programming and monthly displays It is MKA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or disability not related to the requirements for being a successful employee at MKA. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Montclair Kimberley Academy Montclair Kimberley Academy is one of New Jersey’s leading co-educational independent day schools, with over 1,000 students, on three campuses in Montclair. As guided by its Strategic Plan, MKA is committed to promoting multicultural education, grounded in ideas of equity, anti-bias education, anti-racism, and social justice. We see multicultural education as a process of inquiry, reflection and engagement that honors students’ narratives, provides a safe environment in which to explore and discuss multiple perspectives, and helps transform students and faculty, school culture and curriculum, community and society, and we seek candidates who share our commitment to this process. It is MKA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or disability not related to the requirements for being a successful employee at MKA. Connections working at Montclair Kimberley Academy More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.nais.org/jobs/22378721/upper-school-assistant-librarian