Library Assistant

Position Summary The Full-Time Library Assistant supports the Lead Librarian in maintaining an engaging, organized, and student-centered library environment for students from Early Childhood through 8th grade. This position provides essential behind-the-scenes support while also providing direct instruction and library coverage to ensure seamless library operations at our independent school serving the Summerlin community.

Essential Functions The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Professional Work Habits & Mission Alignment

• Professional Standards & Conduct: Consistently upholds professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, attendance, and engagement at meetings, duty coverage, safety protocols, decision-making, and maintains required credentials.
• Commitment to Dawson Culture: Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and support of Dawson's mission, vision, core values, and diversity statement; actively participates in school-wide events.
• Confidentiality & Ethical Practice: Honors confidentiality of school, student, and family information and demonstrates ethical decision-making in all professional contexts. Talks to people and not about people.
• Working Agreements: Upholds Dawson working agreements, such as assuming positive intentions in all interactions, holding self and others accountable for the impact of words and actions, mindfully sharing the air, and proactively looking for solutions before problems escalation.
• Patience and enthusiasm when working with students of all ages
• Commitment to fostering a love of reading and learning

Knowledge & Expertise

• Shelve books and materials accurately using the Dewey Decimal System
• Process books being added and weeded from the library
• Create and maintain library displays, supplies, and materials
• Lead annual inventory processes
• Serve as the primary circulation desk person, using the Follett Destiny catalog system
• Help students navigate the library, digital resources, and databases
• Assist students with book selection
• Perform daily book collection of library returns from EC, Lower School, and Middle School
• Attention to detail in organizing and maintaining library materials

• Provide library coverage
• Teach pre-planned library lessons, including story times for EC and Kindergarten
• Prepare and support library programming and events (e.g., Bookfair)
• The ability to work some nights is required
• On an as-needed basis, serve as an assistant teacher during library classes
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and priorities

• Learn and utilize various digital resources to assist students and staff
• Gather materials for teachers and the lead librarian, as requested
• Maintain accurate records, process overdue notices, and assist with library data collection

Professional Growth & Self‑Awareness

• Self‑Reflection & Growth Mindset: Demonstrates deep self‑awareness, consistently seeks feedback, identifies areas for improvement, and implements meaningful changes to practice.
• Professional Learning & Adaptation: Creates personal development plans, actively seeks learning opportunities, and demonstrates flexibility in adapting to Dawson's culture and practices.
• Effective Communication & Listening: Demonstrates excellent listening skills, remains alert to diverse perspectives, and communicates effectively with various stakeholders throughout change processes.
• Family Communication & Partnership: Establishes reliable, clear communication systems with families, regularly shares student progress, and responds appropriately to concerns with supervisor consultation.
• Team Collaboration & Engagement: Actively participates in team meetings and collaborative efforts, contributes positively to grade‑level or department teams, and seeks appropriate guidance from colleagues.
• Learns From Others: Consistently consults with mentors, supervisors, and colleagues for guidance on student interventions, parent communication, and classroom challenges.
• Identity Awareness: Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing cultural competency and exhibits a deep understanding of how identity and lived…