Lower and Middle School Associate Librarian

Convent of the Sacred Heart • New York, NY

10d • $60,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals . Lower and Middle School Associate Librarian Full time Beginning late August, 2026 Position: Lower and Middle School Associate Librarian Reports to : Head of Lower School FLSA: Exempt, full-time Salary Range: $60,000 annually We are seeking an Associate Librarian to work in the Lower/Middle School library who enjoys working with children to join our active, enthusiastic team of librarians for a 2-year appointment, beginning late August 2026, with the ability to apply for a third year. The ideal candidate will have a facility with technology, knowledge of information literacy, enthusiasm for children’s literature, and a passion for working with children in a school library setting.

Requirements

• Master of Library and Information Science student or recent graduate
• Experience working with children
• Passion for children’s and young adult literature
• Aptitude with technology

Responsibilities

• Class Assistance Assist with 18 weekly pre-kindergarten to fourth-grade library classes. Assistance includes: Check out/in of library materials Preparation of materials for instruction Reading aloud Classroom management
• Curriculum Planning Prepare curricular units under the supervision of the LS Librarian and Head of the Mentoring Program: Write lesson plans Prepare class materials Collection development for unit Teach classes Formal evaluation of these units is done by the school administration and the LS Librarian
• Student and Library Supervision Assist with library supervision of Middle School students after school Roof/lunch duties for LS Help to maintain an attractive and orderly library
• Readers Advisory Knowledge of and enthusiasm for reading and recommending books for young readers Prepare displays, bulletin boards, and other promotional materials Assist students and parents during the annual Book Fair
• Administrative & Clerical Support: Processing & Ordering Process and help catalog library materials for the collection Maintain periodical collection Maintain inventory of office and book processing supplies
• Collection and Catalog Maintenance Assist in keeping the online catalog current and discard materials as directed Repair books and other materials Assist in annual inventory and weeding of collection Manage new patron import each fall and maintain patron records throughout the school year Shelve books and periodicals
• Technology Support Assist students and faculty with use of laptops and printers Troubleshoot technology problems, with help of technology office Working knowledge of Google Drive Working knowledge of Internet search techniques
• Faculty/Staff Activities Participate in library department meetings Participate in faculty and staff development days Participate in grade-level team meetings and cross-curricular planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees