Library Supervisor Grade 3-8

Our School

The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city.

Mission

Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the 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. At the high school level, students can choose between the French and the International Baccalaureates. 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.

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 Supervisor 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise students using the library during their free time (lunch, breaks, etc.)
2. Maintain a productive atmosphere for all patrons
3. Support the librarians in providing library instruction
4. Assist students with locating materials in the library
5. Assist the librarians with tasks related to loaning and recollecting library materials
6. Support initiatives to ensure that the library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all
7. Help students and adults check out materials
8. Additional duties, possibly including supervision of older students, as assigned by the Librarian or Principal

Qualifications

1. Ability to work in a dynamic, diverse environment
2. Strong communication skills with students and adults
3. An interest in learning about and supporting library services
4. Must be punctual, collaborative, self-motivated, and excited to interact with students
5. Availability to work in the early to mid-afternoon (approximately 12pm-5pm)
6. Prior experience with school-age children strongly preferred
7. Proficiency in French desirable

Salary for this position is $25-27 per hour depending on experience.

Must be eligible to work in the US

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).