Library Coordinator

The Bush School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bush School in Seattle is seeking a Library Coordinator for the Library Team. This full-time, on-site position supports students, faculty, and staff across all divisions on an Academic Year schedule, with early start and end dates around the school year.

The role requires experience with Follett Destiny and strong literacy knowledge, along with proficiency in MS Office 365 and Google apps. The successful candidate will manage daily library operations and collaborate with the school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience in a library setting.
• Experience with Follett Destiny or similar library management systems.
• Familiarity with literacy, children's and YA literature.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365, Google apps, Windows and Mac OS.
• Ability to work a 7:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of the library collection, space, circulation, and databases.
• Open the library each morning and staff the circulation desk.
• Supervise K-12 students in library spaces and classes.
• Assist patrons with checkout, questions, and the Follett Destiny catalog.
• Check in and shelve returned books; catalog and process new books in Follett Destiny.
• Conduct inventory, weeding, and maintenance of the collection.
• Create promotional materials for the library (bulletin boards, displays).
• Attend after-school staff meetings and community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience in library or related setting

Tools

Follett Destiny

Microsoft Office 365

Google applications

Windows

Mac OS

Job description

Job Title: 2026-2027 Library Coordinator

Department: Library

Reports To: School Librarians

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

On-Site: Yes

FTE: Full-Time,40 hoursper 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 andlocatedin 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 tospark instudents 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 whileremainingrooted 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 contemporarychildren’sand YA literature.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, Google applications, Windows and Mac OS, and an aptitude for learningnew 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 periodsduringthe 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 presentedindicatesthe general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed tocontain, or to be interpretedas,a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,qualificationsandobjectivesrequired of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilitiescan and willchange in alignment with greaterefficienciesand mission metrics.

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 whorequirevisa sponsorship.