Lower and Middle School Associate Librarian

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, 2025

Position: Lower and Middle School Associate Librarian

Reports to: Lower School Division Head & Director of Library & Media Studies

FLSA: Exempt, full-time

Salary Range: $60,000

Convent of the Sacred Heart seeks an Associate Librarian to begin in late August 2025.

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 2025 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 be passionate about 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
• Facility with technology
  
  

Instructional Support

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 annual Book Fair
  
  

Administrative & Clerical Support:

Processing & Ordering

• Process and help catalog library materials for 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 development days
• Participate in grade level team meetings and cross-curricular planning
  
  

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”).

In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.