Evening Library Assistant & Student Support

St. Stephen's Episcopal School; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 4,500 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, seeks a long-term 10-week substitute Library Assistant from January 4 to March 12, 2027. The role is part-time, with hours Monday–Thursday, 2:15–10:00 pm, including a 45-minute dinner break.

The position requires a MLS degree in progress or MLS preferred, strong communication and organization, and experience with library systems. Candidate should work well with middle and upper school students and be proactive in a busy library setting.

Qualifications

• A MLS degree in progress or MLS in library science preferred.
• Previous library experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail required.
• Proactive, strategic approach to problem-solving needed.
• Proficiency with computers; G-Suite preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and faculty with library materials and equipment.
• Supervise students to maintain a quiet academic atmosphere.
• Provide academic guidance and connect students to on-campus support.
• Assist librarians with projects and programming.
• Use Library Management System to circulate materials and run reports.
• Order and process library materials and perform other tasks as directed.
• Support research and information literacy practices.

Skills

Library experience

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

G-Suite proficiency

Education

MLS program in progress

MLS degree preferred

Library Science degree

Tools

Library Management System

G-Suite

Job description

St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, seeks a long-term 10-week substitute Library Assistant from January 4 to March 12, 2027. The role is part-time, with hours Monday–Thursday, 2:15–10:00 pm, including a 45-minute dinner break.

The position requires a MLS degree in progress or MLS preferred, strong communication and organization, and experience with library systems. Candidate should work well with middle and upper school students and be proactive in a busy library setting.