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Library Associate at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Share on X Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/18/2026 Contact Carrie Booth 415-775-6626 674 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 26.00 - 33.00 Per Hour Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (SHC) is a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic, co-educational college preparatory secondary school located in the heart of San Francisco, California. We provide academically rigorous, vibrant learning grounded in social justice and emerging / 21st century pedagogy. Our entire community is committed to cultivating each student's unique talents and passions, providing myriad opportunities for students to discern and realize their individual intellectual, artistic, athletic, social, and spiritual potential

SHC is a San Francisco Archdiocesan High School that is cosponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, District of San Francisco New Orleans and the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Job Summary Job Summary POSITION TITLE: Library Associate SUPERVISED BY: Principal FLSA STATUS: Part-time (3/5), non-exempt EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2026 COMPENSATION: $26 - $33/hour depending on education and experience Mission Statement: Inspired by the Daughters of Charity and the De La Salle Christian Brothers, in partnership with families, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory's mission is to provide the finest education in an inclusive Catholic community of faith. We prepare our students to be service-oriented leaders with a commitment to living the Gospel. Position Summary Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory's Herbst Library and Information Center's part-time Library Associate will support our school community's library use and resources.

Our robust collection includes 15,000 print volumes, an eBook collection, college-level databases, periodicals, and a research citation platform housed in the largest high school library in Northern California. The ideal candidate has a fondness for libraries, sharing an enthusiasm for reading, books, and critical consumption of information, and working with teenagers. This is a 10-month, on-campus position.

Remote work is not available. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Model Lasallian/Vincentian charisms; Support SHC's mission, philosophy and Integral Student Outcomes; The Library Associate will know, or be willing to learn how to do the following: Open library facility and set up devices, displays, and daily announcements every day at 7:00am and ending 1:00pm Facilitate a quiet, welcoming, engaging environment while promoting a studious atmosphere, general order, and neatness on a consistent basis Assist students and faculty with library catalog, online databases, Chromebooks, printers, and other learning technology Assist with scheduling classes and meetings in the Library Catalog and process materials in a variety of formats Create rotating creative, eye-catching, and interactive library displays Create socia Requirements / Qualifications Desired Qualifications An affinity for young adult literature Comfort with creating social media content and physical library displays Knowledge of and a genuine fondness for working with students of all ages in a quiet, studious environment The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Certifications and/or Licensure Current CPR and First Aid Certification required and must remain updated Education and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree preferred Experience working with Cataloging and general library experience/coursework preferred but not required Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel, as well as communicate. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to move around both campuses. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements / Qualifications Desired Qualifications An affinity for young adult literature Comfort with creating social media content and physical library displays Knowledge of and a genuine fondness for working with students of all ages in a quiet, studious environment The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Certifications and/or Licensure Current CPR and First Aid Certification required and must remain updated Education and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree preferred Experience working with Cataloging and general library experience/coursework preferred but not required Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel, as well as communicate. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to move around both campuses. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Comments and Other Information See link for complete posting Comments and Other Information See link for complete posting Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess.

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