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How much do part time library assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time library assistant in California is $18.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Part Time Library Assistants?

Part Time Library Assistants are support staff who work in libraries on a part-time basis, assisting with daily operations such as checking books in and out, shelving materials, helping patrons locate resources, and maintaining library organization. They may also answer basic reference questions, assist with library programs or events, and help keep records updated. This role typically requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic computer proficiency. Schedules are usually flexible, making this position ideal for students or those seeking supplemental income.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Library Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Library Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and preferably a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with library management systems, cataloging software, and basic office equipment is commonly required. Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork abilities help you assist patrons and support library staff effectively. These skills ensure efficient library operations and a positive experience for all library users.

What Does a Part-Time Library Assistant Do?

A part-time library assistant provides support to the librarian and other staff members of a library. In this career, your responsibilities typically include administrative duties, such as shelving books, assisting with patron checkout, and maintaining the circulation desk area. It is often a public-facing position where you help a customer find the information they need. The scope of these jobs varies with the type of facility. There are many specialty libraries in addition to the familiar public institution, such as government, post-secondary college, and medical and law school libraries. Evening and weekend hours are commonplace, but you do not typically work on public holidays.

What are the most common challenges faced by part-time library assistants, and how can they be managed?

Part-time library assistants often juggle a wide range of tasks, such as assisting patrons, shelving materials, and supporting library programs, sometimes within short shifts. One common challenge is effectively prioritizing and completing tasks during busy periods, especially when the library sees high foot traffic. Developing strong time management skills and maintaining clear communication with team members and supervisors can help manage these challenges. Additionally, staying adaptable and open to learning new library systems or procedures ensures a smoother workflow and positive patron experiences.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Library Assistant job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,350 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Part-Time FSL Teacher

The International School of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$43.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Our School

The International School of San Francisco is a bilingual, multicultural learning community where students learn to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence, empathy, and joy. Our vibrant urban campus is situated in the heart of the city and serves nearly 1,100 students beginning at age 2 and continuing through grade 12. 

Mission

Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. 

Opportunity

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities both personal and professional. When minds and cultures from around the world come together, boundless curiosity takes hold; faculty and staff benefit from that deep intellectual engagement and joyful discovery as we live out our values of respect, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and curiosity. Each employee is both teacher and learner in our vibrant, multicultural, multilingual school community.

Position

The International School of San Francisco is seeking a dynamic and dedicated French as a Second Language/Français Langue Étrangère (FSL/FLE) teacher to support language acquisition for students in Kindergarten. The teacher will work with multilingual learners to develop their proficiency in French through targeted small-group instruction as well as language support within the classroom. This is an hourly position (approximately 13 hours per week) reporting to the Maternelle and Lower School Principal. Exact hours of work will be determined with the principal.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide targeted small-group and one-on-one language instruction in French as a second language to students in Kindergarten, totalling 8 hours of student contact time per week
  • Collaborate with section leadership and classroom teachers to support language integration within classroom learning and projects
  • Assess students’ language development using a variety of formal and informal methods
  • Provide assessment and maintain accurate documentation of student progress
  • Communicate effectively with the student support team
  • Support students’ social and academic language development across a range of contexts
  • Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment that reflects the school’s values of multilingualism and global citizenship
  • Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family
  • Attend regular meetings as needed and participate in student support team meetings as needed.
  • Perform other professional responsibilities and duties as required or assigned

Skills and Qualifications

  • Proficient in the languages of teaching (French and English)
  • Experience with and enthusiasm for young children, and an ability to create a positive, supportive learning environment
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
  • Capable mentally and physically of caring for a group of children without additional staff present
  • An awareness of the unique needs of young children and appropriate expectations of their abilities
  • A strong work ethic and high standards for themselves and others
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse, fast-paced, multilingual educational environment 
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

This is a part-time hourly position comprising 13 hours per week, compensated at $43.75/hour. This role may be combined with the K-2 Library Assistant position and/or Extended Care Program responsibilities to reach up to 35 hours per week; different rates of compensation apply for those roles.


 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).

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