Temporary Part-Time School Librarian — Upper & Middle School

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

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.