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Job Title: 2026-2027 Library Coordinator 

Department: Library 

Reports To: School Librarians 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt 

On-Site: Yes 

FTE: Full-Time, 40 hours per week; Academic Year Position (10-month schedule), including one week before the school year start date and one week after the school year end date 

Pay Range: $26-$30/hour 

Who Thrives at Bush 

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself. 

Who We Are 

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values. 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another. 

Position Summary/Overview: 

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Library Team as a full-time, hourly Library Coordinator working an Academic Year schedule, which includes one week before the school year begins and one week after the school year ends. We are seeking a candidate who will support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. 

The Library Coordinator reports to the School Librarians and supports them in providing library services to students, faculty, and staff across all three divisions: Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. 

Essential Responsibilities 

• Perform daily maintenance of the library collection, space, circulation, and databases. 

• Open the library each morning and staff the circulation desk throughout the day. 

• Supervise K-12 students when they are using the library before school, during library classes, recesses, and other times as needed. 

• Provide patron assistance, including checking out books, answering questions, and assisting with the use of the library catalog (Follett Destiny) and other library databases. 

• Check in and shelve returned books. 

• Catalog and process new books using Follett Destiny (i.e., MARC records). 

• Conduct periodic library collection inventory, weeding, and maintenance. 

• Design and produce promotional materials, including library bulletin boards and displays. 

• Attend periodic after-school staff meetings and community gatherings. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Candidates must have at least one of the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 

• Relevant work experience in a library or related setting; candidates currently enrolled in Education or Library-focused programs of study are encouraged to apply. 

• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in this position may be considered. 

• Experience with library management systems, especially Follett Destiny. 

• Appreciation of literacy, reading, and familiarity with contemporary children’s and YA literature. 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, Google applications, Windows and Mac OS, and an aptitude for learning new technologies. 

• Ability to work a 7:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday schedule. 

Successful candidates will have: 

• Enthusiasm for working with students in all K-12 age groups, faculty, staff, and the larger school community. 

• Ability to prioritize duties with limited supervision and work independently. 

• Exceptional attention to detail-oriented tasks and projects. 

• Effective collaboration skills in working with colleagues, parents, and community partners. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift and carry boxes of books. 

• Ability to kneel, bend, and reach while shelving and processing materials. 

• Ability to stand and move throughout the library space for extended periods during the day. 

Mental Requirements 

Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust. 

DISCLAIMER: 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions. 

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. 

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Bush School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Bush School prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in any aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, training, benefits, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment. 

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, the use of a trained service animal, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.