LIBRARY ASSISTANT, 1.0 FTE

Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent school in Saint Paul, MN that serves approximately 575 students from throughout the Twin Cities area. Since 1982, Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a rigorous college preparatory experience that is demanding, but not draining, and goes far beyond memorization. Students are challenged to apply their understanding to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. This is what we call rigor with purpose, and it grounds our students in the radical idea that their identity in the world is not measured by a test score, but rather by the depth and decency of their impact on the world.

MPA is committed to embracing diversity, seeking equity, and continually striving to be inclusive. As a community, MPA is focused on fostering a safe and inclusive space, aspiring to be cognizant of gender identity and equality, religious understanding, socio-economic diversity, and racial justice.

Mounds Park Academy seeks a Library Assistant to join our school for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Library Assistant interacts with students, teachers, administrators, volunteers, and parents. The Library Assistant collaborates with the Librarian in the overall operation of the library to create a positive and supportive learning environment for the entire community. The Library Assistant must have a strong desire to work as part of a team and be committed to the longtime MPA philosophy of whole-child education.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

• Assist and support the Librarian in the operation of the MPA Library.
• Provide some reader’s advisory services for students, faculty and parents.
• Assist library patrons in the use of the online catalog.
• Help to supervise students working in the library.
• Manage the circulation desk, overdue notices and book shelving.
• Process and repair print and non-print materials.
• Perform light cleaning and organizational tasks.
• Produce creative and informational displays.
• Support the Lower School behavioral expectations during assigned lunch and recess duties.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the librarian.

Minimum Qualifications

• Computer skills (Word, Power Point, Excel, 365).
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask and work independently; ability to prioritize workload and on-going projects.
• Flexible and able to handle interruptions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to weed and shelf-read the library collection.
• Able to do simple library equipment maintenance and light housekeeping
• Fulfill all requirements and qualifications required by the State of Minnesota to be cleared to work in a PreK classroom, including stringent background checks and professional development hours

Preferred

• Library or education experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science, education or a related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloging, MARC records and Follett library software.
• Experience within a PreK-12 school setting

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply as Mounds Park Academy is dedicated to better reflecting our student body and the Twin Cities area through this addition to our exceptional faculty and staff. Information about our school can be found at www.moundsparkacademy.org.

Priority consideration is given to applications received by the end of business day on May 10 2024.

Mounds Park Academy is an equal opportunity employer.