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 full-time Library Coordinator to support students, faculty, and staff across all divisions. The role emphasizes library services, cataloging, and collection maintenance to foster literacy and curiosity.

You will work a 7:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m. schedule, be part of the Library team, and help create engaging library experiences for a diverse K-12 community.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least one of the following: a related Bachelor's degree; relevant library experience; or other combinations of education and training.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Student-focused

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Library-related experience

Tools

Follett Destiny

Microsoft Office 365

Google applications

Windows & Mac OS

Job description

Our diverse workforce includes over 175 faculty and staff, working together to support the school’s mission on behalf of our students. Career opportunities are many and varied. The Bush School is dedicated to valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, inspiring curiosity, motivating employees to take risks, and encouraging compassion and kindness. Our employees enjoy an environment that inspires creativity while being part of a collaborative community. Whatever you do at The Bush School, you are a valued member of our K-12 community.

Relationships are at the core of all we do which makes a difference for student growth both socially and academically. Get to know some of the extraordinary faculty and staff that make up the Bush community.

Assistant Head of School for K-12 Programs Matt Lai

Everyday in classes, our students are challenged to lean into hard conversations and pushed out of their comfort zones.

What it’s like to work at The Bush School?

Join us each month for a virtual Zoom session to talk about what it’s like to work at The Bush School. We’ll give an overview of the school, talk about the many different roles that educators play within our community, and answer any questions you may have. If you’re interested in learning more about working at Bush, please join us!

Please note: anyone can sign up - it doesn\'t matter if we currently have an opening listed below that interests you.

Sessions will be held on the following dates throughout the year. All sessions will be held from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Pacific Time.

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Full-time

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

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 Coordinatorworkingan 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 thatdemonstratesan 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.

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

Open the library each morning andstaffthe 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 patronassistance, including checking out books, answering questions, andassistingwith 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 worka 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.