Part-Time: School Librarian, Saint Simon School

Diocese of San Jose; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Simon Parish School in Los Altos, CA, is seeking a part-time librarian for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports preschool through eighth grade, collaborates with teachers, and promotes literacy within a Catholic learning community.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree and library knowledge, with preferred two years of library experience and English proficiency. The option to work evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and knowledge of library science required.
• Two years library experience preferred; training provided by school.
• Strong written and verbal communication; English essential.
• Willingness to support Catholic school mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the school library to support instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers to design library-based learning experiences.
• Develop and maintain curriculum-aligned resources and circulation procedures.
• Promote ethical use of information and licensing compliance.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

English language proficiency

Bilingual preferred

Education

Associate degree

Knowledge of library science

Two years library experience preferred

Training to perform tasks

Tools

Word processing software

Presentation software

Email applications

SIS

Workday

Google applications

Job description

Saint Simon Parish School is seeking a part-time (15 hours/week) librarian for the 2026-2027 school year. Saint Simon Parish School is located in Los Altos, California, serving over 500 students in preschool through eighth grade. The school was established in 1961 and remains a leader in innovative Catholic elementary education in Silicon Valley. We were named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School in the Exemplary High Performing category. We strive to build a welcoming community, grounded in academic excellence, where students are guided by Catholic values, encouraged to discover and develop their talents, and inspired to lead lives of service.

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the School Librarian supervises and manages the school library. The School Librarian provides services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems.
The School Librarian ensures that the library supports the instructional programs of the school.

It’s more than a job. Be part of a team that spreads thelight and love of Jesus Christ throughout the Diocese!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):

• Foster a creative, flexible environment so that the school library is an essential part of the learning community.
• Promote a love of reading and lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design experiences that support learning.
• Develop and maintain resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and instructional strategies of the school community.
• Establish procedures for selection, acquisition, and circulation of resources in all formats.
• Promote the ethical use of information: copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property.
• Maintaining a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, parents, community, and, where applicable, local public libraries.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Exhibit flexibility in day-to-day school environments.
• Excellent organizational and human relations skills.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, parents, staff, and the general public.
• Able to manage moderate levels of stress.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
• Ethical and discreet team player.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by thenPrincipal and Administrators.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Work as part of a team.
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: N/A

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS): N/A

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate degree.
• Knowledge of library science.
• Two year’ experience in library setting, preferred.
• Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the Principal and/or School Office Manager.

Language Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
• English, required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
• Experience with school information systems (SIS).
• Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
• Can lift 25 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
• Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
• Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work evenings and weekends if required.
• Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission.

Salary Range (per hour based on the education and experience):

$23.12 – $26.77