Library Assistant

Kent Denver School

Englewood, Colorado

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Englewood, CO

Hours

16.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

School (K-12)

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Kent Denver is seeking a part-time library assistant for the 2019-2020 school year.  This position works with the Librarians to serve the Middle School and Upper School in the Duncan Center and the Centennial Center, Kent Denver’s two libraries.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage students and teachers in a welcoming and friendly library environment
  • Manage the library circulation desk and assist students and teachers with book selection and check out
  • Provide clerical support to librarians by shelving materials and processing new books and interlibrary loans
  • Create visually appealing displays and other presentation materials
  • Help maintain the library spaces and supervise students working in these areas
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experiences:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Previous experience working in a library or school preferred 
  • A demonstrated interest in working with students and promoting young adult literature
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organized and reliable
  • Comfortable with technology
  • Ability for frequent movements: stand, walk, crouch, twist, reach
  • Ability to push up to 50 lbs and lift up to 25 lbs
Posted Aug 19, 2019