Library Technician

 

  • San Carlos Charter (SCC), a progressive K-8 charter school located in San Carlos, is seeking a 0.3 FTE Library Technician.

    The SCC curriculum is centered on current research about learning and the grouping of students. All instruction is based on the constructivist learning theory and multiple intelligence theory, so children are engaged in hands-on, minds-on learning everyday. Curriculum is created by educators and is structured around integrated thematic units. We are resource-based (no textbooks) and instructional practices promote learning in multi-age classroom settings with two grade levels of children in one classroom.

    The Librarian Technician position is currently a job share and is split .7 FTE and .3 FTE. For 2025-26, we are seeking someone to join this established job share position at 0.3 FTE.

  • Type: Part-time

    Salary Range: $20.00 - $27.38 per hour

    Classification: Classified

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Reports to: Executive Director

    • Host weekly K-5 class library visits that include reading aloud and circulating library materials

    • Host silent reading opportunities for learners during recess and lunch recess

    • Instruct and assist classes on being kind in a shared, indoor space, finding books in the library, handling books gently and returning library books

    • Check out and return library books using Alexandria library software

    • Provide support for class projects and research

    • Select, order, and maintain collection materials

    • Oversee the processing of new materials for the library

    • Oversee the delivery of overdue notices

    • Collaborate with staff to support curriculum development

    • Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current in the field

    • Plan and coordinate with local library and bookstore staff to host guest author/illustrator visits, public library card drive and book orders

    • Plan and coordinate annual Book Fair

    • Recruit, orient, and direct volunteers to support shelving, activity and event preparation, and other library projects.

    • Schedule volunteers, maintain communication, and provide feedback.

  • The San Carlos Charter is a K-8 school just south of San Francisco serving students of San Carlos and the Peninsula. We are a progressive school that emphasizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary units. San Carlos Charter is the oldest charter school in California and one of the oldest operating charter schools in the United States. Over the last 20 years, SCC has been a leader in progressive education. We believe that fostering a nurturing and supportive community supports our students as they develop into considerate, thoughtful, ethical, and engaged citizens.

    • BA or BS degree preferred

    • Masters of Library Science degree preferred

    • Demonstrated technology proficiency

    • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills

    • Flexible, creative thinker

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Experience in a school setting and knowledge of children’s books and literature preferred

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, and walk and involves walking on even and uneven surfaces and negotiating a 6” curb. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, crouch and/or crawl. The employee occasionally may lift or push up to 25 lbs.

    Must sit on an occasional or frequent basis. This is done at the desk with forward bending from the waist, leaning on the forearms, and looking down which requires neck flexion. It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc., either occasionally or frequently, depending on the day.

    The use of office equipment including computers (mostly Macs), telephones, copiers, fax machines, etc. will be required. When working with equipment it may also be necessary to forward bend, squat, and/or kneel.

    Hearing and vision must be corrected to normal range. Involves manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes the office, school grounds, classrooms, and other school spaces (including gym and storage areas). The noise level in this work environment is usually low to moderate. These settings may experience heat or cold extremes as well as fumes, odors, and dust.

  • Please provide the following in ONE PDF emailed to jobs@scclc.net:

    1. Statement of interest

    2. Resume

    3. Three references

  • This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and SCC reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.

    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.