Long Term Sub Upper & Middle School Library

Westtown School; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

Westtown School in West Chester, PA seeks a librarian for a 13-week leave replacement in the Mary Hutton Biddle Library serving grades 6–12. The role is temporary, part-time with typical hours 8:30 AM–2:30/3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, September 21 to December 18, 2026.

Responsibilities include supervising the reference/circulation desk, teaching research skills, and assisting students and faculty with independent research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Library Science preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Follett Destiny, Google Workspace, and learning management systems such as Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the reference/circulation desk to support a library environment.
• Teach research skills and information literacy to students.
• Assist students and faculty with independent research.

Skills

Research skills

Information literacy

Digital citizenship

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Follett Destiny

Google Workspace

Canvas LMS

Job description

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Long Term Sub Upper & Middle School Library

Temporary Part-Time WEST CHESTER, PA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1625

Westtown School seeks an experienced, student-centered librarian for a temporary, part-time leave replacement for approximately 13 weeks, September 21 through December 18, 2026. This is a part-time position with typical hours of 8:30 AM to 2:30 or 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

The Mary Hutton Biddle Library at Westtown School serves 530 students in grades 6 - 12th, in an active, welcoming environment. Responsibilities will include supervising the reference/circulation desk; teaching research skills; and assisting students and faculty with independent research. Experience working with young adults in a school library setting and facility with digital citizenship and online searching are required.

Westtown School is an independent Quaker, Pre-K–12 day and boarding school located on a 600-acre campus in West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Guided by Quaker values, Westtown School inspires and prepares our students to become stewards and leaders of a better world.

• Supervise the reference/circulation desk to support a library environment that encourages learning and fosters appropriate student conduct when using the library and its resources;
• Familiarity with middle grade and young adult literature, information literacy and research skills, and instructional technology;
• Support community members in their understanding of copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property;
• Engage in decision-making aligned with Quaker process in service to the school community;
• Contribute to building and sustaining an inclusive community and a program that reflects diverse cultures and perspectives;
• Communicate effectively with all constituents – colleagues, administrators, parents, and students;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Library Science preferred;
• 3 or more years of relevant experience;
• Familiarity with Follett Destiny, Google Workspace, and learning management systems such as Canvas, and the ability to incorporate technology effectively into instructional practices;
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students throughout our diverse community;
• Alignment with Westtown School’s mission and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.