High School Library Assistant

Employment Opportunities at HBA

We employ individuals with a desire to contribute to an educational institution in a Christian setting. Together, HBA’s faculty and staff lend their God-given talents to serve, change lives and help shape the future leaders of tomorrow.

Employment benefits include:

• 100% paid premiums for medical/dental insurance (single)
• Group life insurance
• Tax-deferred annuity plan (403b)
• Flexible spending program
• Tuition discount
• And much more!

Please note the following requirements for faculty/staff (non-teaching) applications:

• Pastor's letter of recommendation
• Philosophy of teaching statement (faculty applicants only)
• University/collegiate transcripts (if applicable)
• Applicants must be willing to submit to a background check

To apply for this position, submit a Non-Teaching Application

JOB/POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant

OFFICE/CAMPUS: Library/Stan Sagert HS & Dan Kong MS Campuse

REPORTS TO: Principal and Library/Media Specialist

STATUS: 10 Months (Non-Exempt, hourly)

HOURLY PAY RANGE: $19 - $21

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Learning Center is an integral part of HBA’s learning environment that strives to support the school’s mission. The Library Assistant’s primary role is to support the Library/Media Specialist in the provision of access to relevant resources for faculty, staff and students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

Service Desk

• Attend to service desk together with librarian and independently
• Assist teachers and students with reference needs (e.g., locating resources, using online catalog and databases, research projects, etc.) and provide reader advisory (book recommendations)
• Assist students with daily needs (photocopying, printing, change, some tech assistance)
• Circulate resources
• Maintain digital records of books borrowed
• Update student, faculty and staff database
• Monitor behavior of students
• Assist in monitoring Guided Study classes (including maintaining attendance, study logs and behavior)
• Proctor student test taking before, during and after school hours

Collection Management

• Shelve and maintain order/cleanliness of resources
• Process resources for circulation and maintain and update records in online library catalog
• Shelve resources, check shelving regularly
• Repair worn books and media
• Inventory collection as needed
• Order library supplies
• Maintain Middle School (MS) reading room and collections in the MS English classrooms weekly (reshelve books, maintain order, etc.)

Facility Management

• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized Learning Center facility
• Provide adequate signage
• Communicate with Physical Plant regarding Learning Center cleaning, furniture repair, etc.

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

• Key operator for teachers’ workroom copy machine
• Manage the operation of lamination and Scantron machines, including troubleshooting, ordering supplies, and coordinating machine maintenance
• Assist faculty with laminating needs
• Troubleshoot problems for library printer, teachers’ workroom copier, and shredder
• Maintain and order faculty workroom supplies, and keep track of instructional supplies budget
• Prepare receipts, correspondence, memos
• Provide faculty and administrative support
• Perform other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES REQUIRED OF ALL EMPLOYEES OF HBA: An employee of HBA must demonstrate the following core values:

• Humility: We cultivate humility by acknowledging the goodness of God and the reality of sin, by taking time to be contemplative, by being open to change, and by knowing that there is and will always be more to learn.
• Curiosity: We cultivate curiosity by asking questions, by seeking opportunities to learn, by trying new things, and by persevering in our quest for answers.
• Love: We cultivate love in community by striving for peace, by eliciting and sharing ideas, by constructively expressing and resolving disagreements, by respecting differences and loving all people, and by asking and offering forgiveness.
• Commitment: We express our commitment by speaking truth and taking responsibility, by caring for God’s creation, and by using our talents and resources to work toward the good of humanity.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Use: Computer, copier, laminator, Scantron, A.V. equipment
• Work Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday - Friday (library hours are 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
• Mental Demands: Basic mathematical ability, attention to detail, concentration, flexibility
• Physical Demands: Occasional lifting and carrying loads up to 25 lbs. Sitting for extended periods of time. Handling of books. Corrected vision. Air conditioning, exposure to dust and mold.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Spiritual: Must have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their life and; demonstrate a living relationship with Jesus Christ as described in “The Baptist Faith and Message,” the tenets of the Southern Baptist denomination.
• Skills/Knowledge: Ability to alphabetize. Basic knowledge of computer operations. Command of the English language.
• Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent. Training in library procedures preferred.
• Experience: Some experience in library work.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.